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UPDATE: Police, EMS, Fire Respond for Gunshot Victim on the North Side

Date: February 5, 2023
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

UPDATE: The victim was later pronounced deceased in the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

Original incident details:

Just before 1:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were called to the 600 block of Chautauqua Street for a male found unresponsive inside a vehicle.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition.

Violent Crime Unit detectives responded to the scene.

There are no suspect descriptions at this time. 

The investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2023-02-05
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov