In a stark reminder of the persistent reality of gun violence, two individuals became the latest victims to be reported in Butler County. On the night of Wednesday, both were admitted to Butler Memorial Hospital after being shot. As reported by WPXI, the shooting incident is believed to have taken place along the 400 block of West North Street in the City of Butler.

WTAE confirmed that Butler City police are actively investigating the event, which they report to have occurred specifically around 9 p.m. Efforts to locate and possibly apprehend the individual or individuals responsible for this act have led law enforcement officers to focus their inquiries within the vicinity of West North Street. T

The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released any statements regarding whether they will immediately find any suspects or witness accounts that might shed light on what transpired.