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Police Investigate Shotspotter Alert in Allentown

Date: January 9, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter notification, followed by 9-1-1 calls, for shots fired in the 200 block of Estella street just before 3 a.m. where they located a crime scene, but no victim.

A male victim arrived at the hospital by private means a short time later with a gunshot wound to the lower leg. He arrived in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-01-09
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov