Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Responded to Shooting in Stanton Heights

Date: May 6, 2022
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 1300 block of Hawthorne Street around 3 p.m. for a male reported shot.

The victim walked to Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire- Engine 7 from Hawthorne Court for assistance

When Zone 5 officers arrived at Firehouse 7, they observed the victim with a minor wound. The victim stated a round grazed his leg while delivering mail on Hawthorne Court.

He was taken to a local hospital with a minor injury.

Upon investigating the scene, police located two vehicles that were struck by rounds.  

There were no other injuries and the investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2022-05-06
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov