Public Safety Blotter

Police Investigate Shots Fired in Homewood West

Date: August 28, 2022
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

Zone 5 officers responded to the 800 block of N. Murtland Street following ShotSpotter alerts for multiple shots fired at 1:15 p.m.

Officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the upper leg. He was transported to the hospital by medics in serious condition.

Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz

2022-08-28
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov