A Pittsburgh police officer was injured while attempting to break up a fight on Tuesday evening in Market Square.

A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman tweeted about the incident around 8:30 p.m.

They said officers responded to a dispute between juveniles at the Five Guys fast food restaurant. An officer suffered a hand injury and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

One juvenile was arrested on scene for allegedly assaulting the officer. No other information was immediately available.

Police have responded to Market Square for a reported fight. One officer suffered a hand injury trying to break up the incident. More information to follow.

— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) November 30, 2022

City police were dispatched a short time later for a report of shots fired in the area of Coffey Way and Sixth Avenue.

Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews said police “located evidence of a shooting” and arrested one person at the scene.

No injuries were reported in that incident.

The two scenes are not believed to be related, Matthews said.

Both investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information about either incident should contact Pittsburgh Police at 412-323-7141.

SHOTS FIRED: Zone 2 @PghPolice officers have been notified of shots fired in the area of Coffey Way. Police have located evidence of a shooting. One individual has been detained. There are currently no injuries, and the investigation is ongoing.

— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) November 30, 2022

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