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Pittsburgh police investigate shooting in city’s Allentown neighborhood

Joe Napsha
By Joe Napsha
1 Min Read May 27, 2021 | 5 years Ago
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A teen was found shot Thursday night in the city’s Allentown neighborhood.

According to Pittsburgh Police, officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to a Shotspotter alert for five rounds fired on the 700 block of East Warrington Avenue.

Officers found the 17-year-old, who was taken to a hospital in serious condition.

Police said witnesses reported seeing two men in dark clothing flee towards Mt. Washington.

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Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.

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