Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to ShotSpotter alerts of more than 30 shots fired on the 8400 block of Frankstown Road just before midnight.
Shortly after, Zone 5 officers located an adult male gunshot victim several blocks away near the intersection of Bennett and Oakwood streets. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition.
Violent Crime Unit and Mobile Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived to process the scene on Frankstown, where multiple shell casings were located outside.
Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call Police at (412) 323-7800. The investigation continues.
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