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Zone 1 Police Respond to Shooting, One Juvenile Shot

Date: December 26, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

Around 4:30 p.m. on December 26, officers responded to calls reporting several shots fired in the area of Viola Street. 

Upon arrival, officers found that a juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was located on Tretow Street. 

The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. 

Witnesses say the shots came from a vehicle which was later recovered on Watson Blvd. and found to be stolen. 

There are no arrests at this time. The Violent Crime Unit is investigating and that investigation is ongoing. 


Reporting PIO:
Amanda Mueller

2021-12-26
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov