Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5, with assistance from Zone 4, responded to reports of a person shot on Mohler Street at Ferris Court. just before 9:45 p.m.
Once on scene, responding officers observed a male victim who had suffered a gunshot wound and was losing consciousness. Officers performed CPR until EMS arrived.
The victim was transported in critical condition to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
A second male arrived at a local hospital by private means in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He told police he was shot on Mohler Street.
The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. VCU detectives are investigating.