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Police Investigate After Shots Fired in Manchester

Date: April 6, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert and 911 calls for shots fired in the 1900 block of Manhattan Street around 7:15 p.m.

Responding officers located a male victim in the 1400 block of Nixon Street who had suffered a gunshot wound to the shin. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition.

The initial investigation shows the shots were fired from a moving vehicle, which also struck a residence.

Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-04-06
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov