Published on December 24, 2023
Date: December 24, 2023 Incident Type: Shooting Location: Zone 5 Summary:
Just before 1:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 800 block of North Lang Avenue for a four round ShotSpotter alert.
While en route, dispatch advised of a shooting victim in the 7000 block of Frankstown Avenue. Arriving officers located a 44-year-old male victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. He was alert, conscious, and speaking with officers.
He was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by Medic 1 in critical condition.
A crime scene was discovered on Lang Avenue. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process evidence at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Emily Bourne
2023-12-24 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov