In the early hours today, Pittsburgh Police were called to a scene of violence that left one man dead in Northview Heights. A ShotSpotter notification, typically used to detect gunfire, went off just before 1:00 a.m., signaling four rounds fired on the 100 block of Hazlett Street. Officers from Zone 1 responded to the alert and were met with a grim discovery inside a local residence.
The Pittsburgh Police's Mobile Crime Unit arrived later to take over the crime scene, looking for evidence that could lead to the perpetrator of this act. Meanwhile, detectives from the Violent Crime Unit have taken the lead on the case, reviewing any available CCTV footage that might help them piece together the events of this tragedy.
For updates on this developing story, Pittsburgh residents can refer to the official statement released by the Pittsburgh Police Department or follow local news outlets as they continue to provide coverage on the aftermath of this fatal incident.
