Public Safety Blotter

Police Responded To Reported Shots Fired in Downtown

Date: February 3, 2021
Incident Type: Non-fatal Shooting
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police responded to shots fired at the corner of 9th Street and Liberty Avenue around 10:45 a.m.

Upon the investigation, police learned the male suspect fired at a male and female after he was pepper sprayed by one of them.

Officers located the suspect a short distance away, where he was arrested without incident.

The suspect faces various firearm charges.

There were no injuries reported.

Reporting PIO: Maurice Matthews

2021-02-03
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov