Teen Grazed by Bullet
Date: August 28, 2020
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 6
Summary:
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of more than a dozen shots fired on the 3000 block of Landis Street around 6:15 p.m.
Zone 6 officers located a crime scene with multiple casings, and a victim around the corner on the 700 block of Sherwood Avenue. The victim, a 14-year-old male, suffered a graze wound to his shoulder. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.
Per the initial investigation: A vehicle approached the victim, and a passenger got out and started chasing after and shooting at the victim.
The Mobile Crime Unit and Violent Crime Unit responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Chris Togneri2020-08-28
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov
