Police Arrest, Charge Man with Attempted Homicide
Date: February 15, 2023
Incident Type: Arrest
Location: South Side
Summary:
On Sunday, February 12, Zone 1 officers responded to the 1200 block of Superior Avenue after a man reported that he was shot.
It was later determined the gunshot wound was accidental and self-inflicted.
Despite a false identification given by the man, detectives were able to determine the he was 35-year-old Nicklas Gay.
Gay was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on October 16, 2022 on South 14th Street and E. Carson Street in Zone 3. You can find those details here: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/2007
On February 15, 2023, Gay was arrested and charged with Criminal Attempt Homicide, Firearms not to be Carried w/o a License, and Persons not to Possess a Firearm.
***Please Note: This is an old photo.
Reporting PIO: Amanda Mueller2023-02-15
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov
