Pittsburgh police: Man shot in Knoxville neighborhood, suspect sought

Michael DiVittorio
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 9:37 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 9:37 p.m.

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Tribune-Review

A man was hospitalized after being shot Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood.

Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews said officers responded to a report of a man shot around 11 a.m. Wednesday along the 400 block of Orchard Place.

Officers found the victim had been shot in the right shoulder. He was alert while first responders attended to his wounds, Matthews reported.

Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition.

Police said the shooter was wearing all black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Pittsburgh police at 412-323-7800.