Two individuals were injured in a shooting incident last night in Wilkinsburg, prompting an investigation by the Allegheny County Police. As per WPXI, the police responded to reports of gunfire around 10 p.m. along Wallace Avenue, discovering one spent shell casing at the scene.
According to police reports, the two victims sought medical attention independently with one suffering from a gunshot wound in the back, incurred while seated inside a vehicle and the other victim was hurt when they tumbled while attempting to escape the chaos of the shooting incident, further details about how the second person was injured were not immediately provided but what is known is that they sustained abrasions from their fall.
As the Allegheny County Police detectives carry out their investigation, information is scarce. Yet, they are urging the public to come forward with any knowledge that could aid in piecing together the circumstances of this nighttime violence.
In a statement detailed by TribLIVE, a spokesperson from the Allegheny County Police confirmed the arrival of the victims at local hospitals shortly after the incident. The police are not only piecing together what transpired but also trying to determine who might be responsible. They are asking anyone with information related to the incident to reach out to the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS with the assurance of anonymity for all callers.
