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Police Investigate After Woman Shot, Injured in Homewood North

Date: July 23, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to reports of shots fired in the 7700 block of Monticello Street just after 11 p.m.

When officers arrived on scene they located a female victim with a gunshot wound to the leg/hip area.

She told officers she had just exited a jitney trip when a male came from behind one of the buildings and began shooting.

The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-07-23
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov