Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Investigate Double Homicide in the Hill District, Third Person Critical

Date: September 12, 2023
Incident Type: Homicide
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

At 10:54 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a ShotSpotter notification for 11-rounds fired in the 2200 block of Webster Ave.

Responding officers located an unknown age male at the scene with a gunshot wound(s) to the head and neck area. He was pronounced deceased by Medic 5.

Two more male victims arrived at the hospital by private means, one of the males succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The third victim is in critical condition.

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

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Pittsburgh Police headquarters at (412) 323-7800. 


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2023-09-12
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov