Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Investigate Shots Fired, Two Victims Located on the South Side

Date: January 21, 2023
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded for reports of a gunshot victim in the area of the Color Park on S.4th street at appropriately 9 p.m. 

The juvenile male was transported to the hospital in critical condition by Medic 8 with wounds to the abdomen and a graze wound to the face. 

Police located a second male victim in the area of S.9th and E. Carson with wounds to the torso. He was transported by Medic 3 in critical condition.

Two firearms were recovered. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at both scenes.

Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating.

The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2023-01-21
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov