Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police and EMS Responded To A Male Shot on Arlington Avenue

Date: September 13, 2020
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Police and EMS responded to a male shot on the 1700 block of Arlington Avenue around 1:20 a.m.

A Zone 3 officer was flagged down by a citizen and directed to a male in the driveway of the American Legion. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his side. The officer rendered aid and notified EMS. Medics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.

There were no other reported injuries or suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2020-09-13
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov