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Police Investigate Shooting in Uptown, Male Wounded

Date: December 18, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired in the 1300 block of Fifth Avenue just after 2:30 p.m.

Responding officers learned a male victim drove himself to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was conscious and alert and in stable condition. The victim told police he was shot outside near Aces Deuces bar. The actor(s) fled the area.

The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process evidence.

There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2021-12-18
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov