Crime & Safety

Downtown Pittsburgh Stabbing Incident: More Violence In Cultural District

Violence occurred again Sunday night in Downtown Pittsburgh. Get the details here.

PITTSBURGH, PA — Police are probing a stabbing incident that occurred Downtown on Sunday night.

According to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials, police responded to the 900 block of Liberty Avenue at around 10:15 p.m. after a man walked into a business with a stab wound to his back/upper shoulder.

The man was conscious, alert, and speaking with officers and medics. He was transported by Pittsburgh EMS in stable condition to an area hospital.

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The victim was largely uncooperative with officers, but he indicated the incident might have taken place near Exchange Way and 9th Street. However, a crime scene was not immediately located.

Detectives are reviewing all available video footage to determine the location of the scene, as well as any actor information. The investigation is ongoing.

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