Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police and EMS Responded to Gunshot Victim

Date: September 2, 2022
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Pittsburgh EMS were in the area of 9th Street and fort Duquesne Blvd around noon, when they observed a male with a gunshot wound.

The adult victim suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh. He was conscious and alert while talking to first responders.

Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.

Zone 2 officers responded and spoke with witnesses at the scene. Officers with Zone 1 detained an individual on the North Side.

The investigation is ongoing.  


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2022-09-02
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov