A man was in critical condition Sunday afternoon after being shot in the chest in Millvale, officials said.
Emergency dispatchers received an alert of a shooting near North and Lincoln avenues about 2:30 p.m., Allegheny County Police said.
Police arrived at the 300 block of North Avenue to find a 36-year-old man who had been shot in his chest. Medics rushed him to a nearby hospital.
The injured person was not identified.
Homicide detectives are investigating.
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No further details were immediately available.
Authorities asked anyone with relevant information to call the county police tip line at 1-833-255-8477 (1-833-ALL-TIPS). Callers can remain anonymous.
