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19-year-old found shot in Swissvale will survive, police say

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read June 16, 2021 | 5 years Ago
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A 19-year-old man was in fair condition after being shot in the leg in Swissvale early Wednesday morning, according to Allegheny County Police.

Swissvale police responded to a call for a man shot inside an apartment building in the 2700 block of Hawthorne Avenue at 12:30 a.m.

The victim was taken to a hospital. His injury was described as not life-threatening.

County police said detectives spoke with the victim and his associates, but have been unable to determine where the shooting happened. The circumstances and a motive remain unclear.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police tipline at 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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