UPDATE: Detectives Investigate Assault on Male in East Liberty

Published on May 28, 2026

UPDATE: A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault in connection with this incident. He was charged as a juvenile.

The victim’s condition has been upgraded to stable in the hospital.

Original post:

At 4:50 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to S. St. Clair and Eva St. for reports of a male who was assaulted at that location by multiple individuals.

Arriving units located an adult male who was unconscious and not breathing. Officers and medics provided CPR to the victim until he was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

The Crime Scene Unit and Violent Crime Unit detectives processed the scene and spoke with witnesses.

Several males of unknown age were detained and transported to headquarters for questioning.

The investigation is ongoing

Contact: Cara Cruz