Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police, Medics Respond for Two People Shot on Frankstown Avenue

Date: June 19, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue just after 12:30 p.m.

Officers located two male victims with gunshot wounds and applied tourniquets to stem the bleeding.

Medics transported both victims to the hospital in stable condition.

Detectives from the Violent Crime and Crime Scene units responded to investigate.

The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-06-19
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov