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Police: 6 adults wounded in Christmas Eve shooting in Swissvale

Jeff Himler
By Jeff Himler
1 Min Read Dec. 24, 2021 | 4 years Ago
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Allegheny County Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that wounded six adults Friday afternoon in Swissvale.

County 911 dispatchers were notified of the shooting shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the 7300 block of Schoyer Avenue.

All those wounded were taken to area hospital in various unspecified conditions, police said.

Police said they believe the incident was isolated and that there is no danger to the public.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the county police tip line, 1-833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.

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