Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Respond To Reported Shooting on Lincoln Avenue

Date: August 9, 2020
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of a shooting on the 1600 block of Lincoln Avenue around 5:20 p.m.

When responding officers arrived, they were notified that the male victim was transported by private vehicle.

Police checked the area for a possible second victim, but did not find a second victim. Officers detained one male on scene. There were no other reported injuries.

Police are investigating.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2020-08-09
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov


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