UPDATE: Police Investigate Brighton Heights Shooting Incident

Published on August 07, 2024

Date: August 7, 2024
Incident Type: Aggravated assault
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

UPDATE: Angus Sanders, 47, was arrested in this incident. He is charged with Aggravated Assault, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Persons Not to Possess, and Resisting Arrest. He is being held at the Allegheny County Jail.

Original post:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a 13-round ShotSpotter alert on Goe Ave. at Brighton Rd. just before 4 p.m.

An officer working nearby quickly located a male in his early 70s who was shot multiple times. EMS transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition.

An adult male actor is in custody and a firearm was recovered. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a taser was used during his arrest.

There is no evidence at this time to suggest the two individuals knew each other.

Witnesses were transported to police headquarters for questioning and the Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene.

Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.

Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz

2024-08-07
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov

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