Published on November 07, 2024
Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched to the 800 block of Mount Pleasant Road just after 1:15 a.m. for two separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling twenty rounds. While en route, dispatch informed officers that there were multiple victims.
Arriving officers located three victims inside of a residence. An adult female suffered a gunshot wound to her hip. Two adult males suffered gunshot wounds to their shoulder and ankle respectively.
The victims had been standing outside on a porch when the shooting occurred, before moving indoors.
All three victims were transported by Pittsburgh EMS to a local hospital in stable condition.
A short time later, officers came across a vehicle collision at East Street & E. North Avenue. Located inside the vehicle was an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. He was transported in critical condition and immediately taken into surgery.
The Mobile Crime Unit was called to process evidence at the scene, including recovered shell casings and video footage from the area.
Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.