PITTSBURGH — A man was hospitalized after a shooting near the T tracks in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood.
According to Allegheny County dispatch, police and EMS units were called to the 1500 block of Beechview Avenue at 4:02 p.m.
The victim, a man in his early 20s, was taken to the hospital in “very grave condition.”
NEW: police spokesperson says the victim is in his early 20’s & is in grave condition at the hospital. Shooter stayed on scene & is in custody.
— Gabriella DeLuca (@GabriellaDeLuca) August 17, 2023
There are 2 witnesses & one is a crossing guard
A male stayed at the scene and surrendered to police, officials said. He was taken to police headquarters for questioning along with two witnesses.
A firearm was recovered from the scene, police said.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit said the T’s Red Line, both inbound and outbound, will be traveling via the Blue Line between South Hills Junction and Castle Shannon.
Due to an event in Beechview, RED trains both inbound and outbound will be traveling via BLUE Line between South Hills Jct and Castle Shannon. Emergency Shuttle Bus Service is in the process of being arranged. More information will be provided as received.
— Pittsburgh Regional Transit Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) August 17, 2023
Additionally, people traveling on the T’s Red Line to destinations such as Beechview, Dormont and Mount Lebanon can use the Blue Line or SLVR service to and from Willow Station and connect to a temporary rail shuttle established between Overbrook Junction and Potomac Station.
The investigation regarding the shooting is ongoing.
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