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Police and EMS Responded to Sheraden For Two Shooting Victims

Date: July 18, 2022
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 6
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert of 14-rounds fired on the 2900 block of Zephyr Avenue around 9:30 p.m.

When Zone 6 officers arrived, they were directed to a 10-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the arm. Police rendered aid by applying a tourniquet to the victim.

A witness stated the round struck the victim while he was inside the house. Medics transported him in stable condition.

Police located a second gunshot victim on the 500 block of Sherwood Avenue. The 19-year-old male was transported in serious condition.

There were no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2022-07-18
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov