Crime & Safety
Pittsburgh School Shooting: Latest Update
Gunfire erupted outside of a Pittsburgh school Tuesday.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Four juveniles were shot outside of Westinghouse Academy in Homewood Tuesday afternoon, Pittsburgh public safety officials confirmed. None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.
Police are investigating after four juveniles were shot outside Westinghouse High School. No life-threatening injuries are reported at this time. Parent pick-up spot is designated at Idlewild Street and N. Murtland. PIOs onscene. Watch this space for updates. pic.twitter.com/KR6BDOLPQd
— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) February 14, 2023
Three of the victims were male and one was female. All were reported in stable condition.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey issued the following statement on the shooting:
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"Please join me in praying for the victims and their families, and for the entire Westinghouse community today.
"Westinghouse is a community filled with scholars and champions, and I want everyone to know and celebrate their accomplishments, and not just focus on the violence we saw today. It is on all of us to show these students that we love and care for them as they recover from this tragedy."
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Students in grades 6-12 attend Westinghouse.
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