Published on May 21, 2025
At approximately 12:15 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to Paulson Avenue, Frankstown Avenue, and Race Steet for several ShotSpotter activations. While en route, officers received a report of a shooting victim in the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg and began to render aid. He was transported by Pittsburgh EMS in stable condition to an area hospital.
A short time later, a second victim—also an adult male—arrived at UPMC Shadyside by private vehicle. This victim suffered a gunshot wound to his arm and was last listed in stable condition.
Witnesses provided conflicting descriptions of the actor and possible suspect vehicle.
The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process evidence from the crime scene on Frankstown Avenue.
Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. There are no arrests at this time.