Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Investigate After Shots Fired Outside Controversy Nightclub

Date: March 27, 2021
Incident Type: Shots fired
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police Zone 3 officers responded for reports of shots fired outside Controversy in the 1600 block of W. Carson Street just after 11 p.m.

A female victim with a gunshot wound to the leg was taken to the hospital by private means. She arrived in stable condition.

Officers located shell casings in the parking lot and one vehicle that had been struck by gunfire.

GVI and Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived to process evidence at the scene.

The investigation continues.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-03-27
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov