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Police Respond to Shotspotter Alert in Homewood, One Person Injured

Date: December 20, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Frankstown
Summary:

Just before 10 p.m. on December 20, officers in Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert in the neighborhood of Homewood.  

Responding officers found one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg in the 7000 block of Frankstown Avenue. 

Officers rendered aid and applied a tourniqet on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. 

The investigation is ongoing and there are no suspects at this time. 


Reporting PIO:
Amanda Mueller

2021-12-20
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov