Neighbors heard yelling before man shot in Butler, police say

BUTLER, Pa. — A man was taken to a Pittsburgh trauma center after he was shot in Butler.

According to the Butler City Police Department, the shooting happened in the 400 block of West New Castle Street at around 2:23 a.m. Sunday.

Neighbors told police they heard yelling and a single shot fired.

The 43-year-old victim was found shot in the shoulder, police said. He was taken to a Pittsburgh trauma center in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

Butler City Police request any witnesses or anyone with further information to contact Lt. Detective Rensel at 724-287-7743 ext. 213 or visit the website www.butlercitypd.org for further contact information.

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