Published on May 19, 2024
Date: May 19, 2024 Incident Type: Shooting Location: Z3 Summary:
Just after 1:20 a.m. Pittsburgh Police received three ShotSpotter notifications for a total of ten rounds in the area of E. Warrington and Allen Street, followed by 9-1-1 call for someone possibly shot.
Officers leaving the station located a female with a graze wound to the head, who had been dropped off by a vehicle in the 800 block of E. Warrington. They provided aid until medics transported her to the hospital in stable condition. The victim's friends said they were fired upon while inside their vehicle after leaving Hilltop Tavern.
Crime Scene Unit detectives processed evidence outside the bar, as well as on Allen Street, where several vehicles were struck by gunfire. A witness stated there was an argument on Allen Street and a male began shooting before running toward Warrington.
The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz
2024-05-19 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov