Public Safety Blotter Articles

Two People Shot Following Argument

Date: March 16, 2020
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 3200 block of East Carson Street around 12:30 a.m.

Zone 3 officers found a male with a gunshot wound to the back. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in stable condition.

A short time later, a second gunshot victim, also a male, walked into a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to the back and leg. He was admitted in stable condition.

Per the initial investigation, two men began arguing inside a gas station. The argument moved outside and shots were fired.

No arrests at this time, but police continue to investigate. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.


Reporting PIO:
Chris Togneri

2020-03-16
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov