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Police: Man found shot in Penn Hills, shooting believed to have begun in Pittsburgh

Michael DiVittorio
By Michael DiVittorio
1 Min Read Aug. 17, 2022 | 3 years Ago
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A man was taken to a hospital after being shot twice Wednesday afternoon in an incident that started in Pittsburgh and continued into Penn Hills, according to Allegheny County Police.

Officers were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. for a shooting along the 1600 block of Brushton Avenue in Penn Hills.

Police said they found a man nearby with two gunshot wounds, one to his arm and another to his foot.

The man was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive.

Police said investigators determined the shooting incident occurred throughout several blocks in Pittsburgh and Penn Hills.

No information about possible suspects was released.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 833-ALL-TIPS.

Callers can remain anonymous.

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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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