Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers responded to a 911 call of a stabbing around 4:50 p.m. on the corner of Baum Boulevard and Morewood Avenue.
Zone 5 officers found a male with a stab wound to the neck. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. One outbound lane of Baum Boulevard was closed for an hour.
Police are investigating.
UPDATE: (Dec. 30 2019) An arrest has been made in the December 26, 2019 Baum Boulevard stabbing.
David Connor, 38, of Monroeville, is charged with aggravated assault, criminal attempt homicide and possessing instruments of crime.
Tonight, the City-County Building is illuminated to recognize Poison Prevention Week and the 50th Anniversary of "Mr. Yuk" in partnership with Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
For questions about the lighting at the City-County Building, please reach out to the Office of the Mayor.