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Car struck by bullet in New Kensington

Michael DiVittorio
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photos: Michael DiVittorio | Tribune-Review
Police investigate at the scene where a car parked on the New Kensington side of North Street was struck by at least one bullet Saturday afternoon. Westmoreland 911 said initial reports indicated that no one had been shot.
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photos: Michael DiVittorio | Tribune-Review
Police investigate at the scene where a car parked on the New Kensington side of North Street was struck by at least one bullet Saturday afternoon. Westmoreland 911 said initial reports indicated that no one had been shot.
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car struck by bullet Police investigate at the scene where a car parked on the New Kensington side of North Street was struck by at least one bullet Saturday afternoon. Westmoreland 911 said initial reports indicated no one had been shot. At least one bullet struck a four-door sedan. Westmoreland County dispatchers said officers responded to a call for shots fired about 12:40 p.m. near the intersection of North Street and Leishman Avenue at the New Kensington/Arnold border. Nearby residents said they thought they heard firecrackers. No injuries were reported. Police at the scene were not immediately available for comment as they continued to investigate. Calls to New Kensington police were not immediately returned.

At least one bullet struck a four-door sedan sitting on the New Kensington side of North Street on Saturday afternoon.

Westmoreland County dispatchers said officers responded to a call for shots fired around 12:40 p.m. near the intersection of North Street and Leishman Avenue at the New Kensington/Arnold border.

Nearby residents said they thought they heard firecrackers.

No injuries were reported.

Police at the scene were not immediately available for comment as they continued to investigate. Calls to New Kensington police station were not immediately returned.

Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.

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