Pittsburgh Police received multiple 9-1-1 calls of shots fired in Market Square around 4 p.m.
When responding officers from Zone 2 arrived, they were alerted to two suspects. Officers were involved in a brief foot pursuit. Officers detained two males on the 200 block of Boulevard of the Allies. Upon further investigation a weapon was discovered nearby. One suspect was transported to Allegheny County jail for Possession of a Firearm. The second person was released.
There were no injuries.
Police are investigating.
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