Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the intersection of Auburn and Lowell streets for a reported shooting around 1:40 p.m.
When Zone 5 officers arrived, they found evidence that a shooting occurred, but no victims.
Upon investigation of the scene, police were notified of a walk-in gunshot victim at a local hospital.
The male victim was listed in critical condition. There were no suspect descriptions.
VCU detectives arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.