Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1500 block of Bingham Street around 9:30 p.m.
Responding Zone 3 officers were alerted to a male gunshot victim on the 1400 block of E Carson Street.
The victim ran to E Carson Street for assistance from nearby motorists after being shot on Bingham Street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the face.
There were no other victims on scene. Crime Scene Unit and Violent Crime Unit detectives processed the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Tonight, the City-County Building is illuminated to recognize Poison Prevention Week and the 50th Anniversary of "Mr. Yuk" in partnership with Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
For questions about the lighting at the City-County Building, please reach out to the Office of the Mayor.