Public Safety Blotter Articles

UPDATE: Police Investigate After Woman Shot in Manchester Neighborhood

Date: August 10, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

UPDATE: 8/11/21

Pittsburgh Police have made two arrests in connection with this incident. 

Joshua Devereaux, 31, of Pittsburgh is charged with multiple firearms violations.

Kenneth Marsh III, 33, of McKees Rocks is charged with firearms violations, tampering with evidence, fleeing or attempting to elude police, and drug-related offenses. 

The investigation is ongoing.

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Original incident details:

 

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to Bidwell Street at Pennsylvania Avenue for multiple shots fired at around 6:15 p.m.

Responding units located a female gunshot victim in her 20s outside of a vehicle. Medics transported her to the hospital in critical condition.

One male was detained for questioning.

The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. Firefighters shut off a gas line after a meter was struck by gunfire.

Detectives from Major Crimes are investigating.

 


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-08-10
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov


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