Published on July 01, 2024
Date: July 1, 2024 Incident Type: Shots fired Location: Zone 2 Summary:
Pittsburgh Police from the Downtown Public Safety Center were dispatched for reports of shots fired in the 500 block of Liberty Avenue at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Responding units spoke with witnesses who stated a male fired at least two shots toward some individuals standing outside a store before fleeing outbound on foot along Liberty Ave. along with a group of young people.
There were no reported injuries.
Police have obtained video showing the male suspect - believed to be in his late teens or early 20s - walking up and opening fire with a semi-automatic handgun.
The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz
2024-07-01 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov