Published on May 03, 2024
Date: May 3, 2024 Incident Type: Shooting Location: Zone 2 Summary:
Just after 12:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Watt Lane in Bedford Dwellings for three ShotSpotter alerts totaling nine rounds.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim in the street with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced deceased on scene by medics.
The Mobile Crime Unit was called to process evidence, including video footage and recovered shell casings.
Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Emily Bourne
2024-05-03 PIO@pittsburghpa.gov