Crime & Safety

Late-Night Pittsburgh Shooting: Latest Info

Police are probing a late-night shooting in a Pittsburgh neighborhood. Get the details here.

PITTSBURGH, PA — Police are investigating the shooting of a man in Lawrenceville late Thursday.

At approximately 11:45 p.m., a man arrived at Allegheny General Hospital by private vehicle with two gunshot wounds to the back.

Initially, the victim was in critical condition. But as of Friday morning, he has been upgraded to critical, but stable condition.

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The early investigation indicates the shooting potentially took place in the 5700 block of Butler Street.

Violent Crime Unit detectives are reviewing all possible video footage in the area.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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