Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police, EMS Respond For Child With Critical Gunshot Wound Inside Home

Date: May 15, 2022
Incident Type: Gunshot wound
Location: Zone 4
Summary:

Police and EMS responded to the 400 block of Johnston Avenue for reports of a 6-year-old male who had suffered an apparent accidental gunshot wound to the head just before 8:25 p.m. 

He was transported to the hospital in critical condition by medics. 

Major Crimes detectives are investigating. 


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2022-05-15
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov