Teen charged after man shot in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 15-year-old is facing charges after a man was shot in Harrison Township on Monday evening

According to police, the shooting happened in Sheldon Park Apartments just before 5:30 p.m.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in critical but stable condition.

When the victim spoke with police, he told them a young man who he didn’t know shot him.

Police reviewed surveillance video and saw the suspect, Albert Pittman, 15, walking out of a nearby home just before the shooting.

Pittman’s clothing matched the description provided by the victim, court documents said.

Pittman is facing multiple charges including attempted homicide, aggravated assault and carrying a firearm without a license.

He was taken into custody and is awaiting a preliminary hearing.

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