Two teenage boys were victims of an apparent drive-by shooting last night in the city of Duquesne. According to WPXI, the incident unfolded on the quiet 600 block of Catherine Street, casting a shadow over the area just after 10 p.m. Law enforcement officials received calls to respond to the scene at 10:09 p.m., arriving to find the youths injured in what quickly escalated to an urgent medical situation.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a dark-colored SUV drove by and fired multiple shots, striking both victims—one in the leg and the other in both the leg and the upper torso. As detectives continue to work to piece together the events of the traumatic experience, the teenagers were rushed to area hospitals, where they were last reported to be in stable condition.
At the scene, video captured by WTAE showed several evidence markers on the street, a testament to the detailed investigation unfolding as authorities comb for clues. No suspects have been identified, nor has anyone been taken into custody. This lack of immediate resolutions leaves open questions about the perpetrator and the safety nets we as a society have failed to provide to prevent such tragedies.
Allegheny County Police are appealing to the public and requesting that those with relevant information come forward to assist in the investigation. To encourage witnesses to step forward, the police have provided the County Police Tip Line—1 (833) ALL-TIPS—for anonymous reporting.
