Crime & Safety
2 Dead, 7 Hurt After Shooting At Bar In Penn Hills: Police
"Preliminary information indicates an altercation took place inside the bar and multiple individuals opened fire," police said.
PENN HILLS, PA — Two people were dead and at least seven were injured after an early morning shooting at a bar in Penn Hills, according to police.
Authorities received a 911 report at 2:53 a.m. Sunday about a shooting in the 3500 block of Laketon Road and found a man and woman dead inside Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar, police said. Law enforcement came to learn of seven other victims during the investigation, according to police.
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"Preliminary information indicates an altercation took place inside the bar and multiple individuals opened fire," Allegheny County police said in a Facebook post.
One victim was in critical condition and the other surviving victims had injuries that were not life-threatening, according to police.
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
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