Pittsburgh Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in East Liberty

Published on March 16, 2024

Date: March 16, 2024
Incident Type: Homicide
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

At 4:22 p.m., Pittsburgh Police were alerted to a shooting on Penn Avenue at N.Highland.

Arriving units located a male, believed to be in his 60s, in the driver's seat of a vehicle. The victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and neck. He was confirmed deceased at the scene.

Witnesses report that a male suspect, all dressed in black, walked up and shot from the passenger side into the vehicle and ran from the area.

Police are reviewing footage from the multiple cameras in the area to identify and locate the suspect.

The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.

Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz

2024-03-16
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov

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