6 people shot on Christmas Eve in Allegheny County

SWISSVALE, Pa. — Swissvale and Allegheny County Police are investigating after six people were shot at a Swissvale home Friday night.

Police and emergency medical crews were called to a home near the intersection of Schoyer Ave and Monagahela Ave around 4:30 p.m.

Investigators said all six people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.  Their conditions are unknown.

The suspect is under police supervision.

According to officers, there was an exchange of gunfire between one of the victims and the suspect.

“It’s terrifying,” said neighbor Shawn Alfonso Wells. “You would hope that nobody loses a family member right now. That would be horrible.”

Alfonso Wells is shocked this violent outburst happened in her neighborhood.

“Everybody’s really concerned because we really don’t have shootings in this part of the neighborhood,” she said.

If you have any information that could help investigators, you’re asked to contact Allegheny County Police.

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