Crime & Safety

Two Wounded In Pittsburgh-Area Christmas Shooting

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PITTSBURGH, PA — Allegheny County police are investigating an apparent double shooting in Forest Hills that occurred on Christmas morning.

At 9:22 a.m. county 9-1-1 was notified of a shooting in the 400 block of Decatur Avenue. First responders found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

Both victims were taken to area hospitals and are reported in critical but stable condition. Detectives are initiating the investigation. Preliminary information shows the incident occurred near the 600 block of Lenox Avenue and the victims drove to Decatur Avenue.

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Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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