Public Safety Blotter Articles

Zone 2 Officers Respond to Shooting Downtown, One Injured

Date: January 15, 2022
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, January 15th, officers in Zone 2 responded to a business on the 130th block of 6th street for reports of a male that was shot. 

Upon arrival, police found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. He was conscious and breathing, and transported in stable condition to a local hospital. 

The shooting is believed to be the result of a fight and one person was taken into custody. The building was evacuated out of precaution, but no one else was injured. 

The investigation is ongoing. 


Reporting PIO:
Amanda Mueller

2022-01-15
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov