Man ‘in very grave condition’ after shooting in Beechview; suspect in custody

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.”

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.

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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