Crime & Safety

Man Shot Multiple Times On Pittsburgh Street

The shooting occurred Friday morning, police said.

PITTSBURGH, PA — A man was shot Friday morning in the city's Manchester section.

Police responded to a 6-round ShotSpotter alert for shots fired in the 11oo block of Sheffield Street. Arriving officers found a 53-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his leg.

Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. The victim is alert and cooperating with the investigation.

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The suspect fled on foot.

Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating.

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