Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a male shot on the 1500 block of Alton Street around 9:45 p.m.
When Zone 6 officers arrived, they observed a male in the front yard with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Police rendered aid to the conscious and alert victim.
The male stated he was in the home when an unknown person shot through a door.
Medics transported the victim in stable condition. VCU detectives arrived and processed the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.