Published on September 01, 2024
Date: September 1, 2024 Incident Type: Shooting Location: Zone 5 Summary:
Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched just before 12:30 p.m. for a fifteen-round ShotSpotter alert in the 7600 block of Frankstown Avenue in Homewood.
Arriving officers located an adult male victim in the roadway with a gunshot wound to his leg. Officers rendered aid, including applying a tourniquet, until medics arrived.
The victim was consious, alert, and speaking with officers and medics. He was transported by Medic 1 in stable condition to an area hospital.
The Mobile Crime Unit was called to process evidence at the scene, including recovered shell casings and video footage.
Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.
There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Emily Bourne
2024-09-01 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov