1 injured in shooting outside UPMC McKeesport
Allegheny County Police are investigating a shooting early Tuesday morning outside of UPMC McKeesport Hospital that left a man critical condition.
Police and first responders were called to the area of the hospital along Fifth Avenue around 3:16 a.m., according to Allegheny County Police. TribLive news partner WTAE reported the hospital was surrounded by police tape with several shell casings visible on the ground.
County police said a UPMC police officer fired multiple shots during the incident, but they do not believe anyone was struck by the officer’s gunfire.
Police said they believe the victim may have been trying to force his way into a vehicle when the shooting took place. No arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information is asked to call 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
Patrick Varine is a TribLive reporter covering Delmont, Export and Murrysville. He is a Western Pennsylvania native and joined the Trib in 2010 after working as a reporter and editor with the former Dover Post Co. in Delaware. He can be reached at pvarine@triblive.com.
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