Two men were shot early Tuesday on the 700 block of Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg, turning a pre-dawn stretch into an active crime scene. One man was hit in the arm, the other in both an arm and a leg. Both were rushed to a hospital, where they are listed in stable condition.
Scene and investigation
Allegheny County police say officers were called to the 700 block of Penn Avenue just before 3 a.m. First responders found the two male victims at the scene and brought in detectives to comb the area for evidence.
Investigators placed about 13 evidence markers in a nearby alley, and reporters spotted bullet holes in the front glass of the First National Bank on Penn Avenue, according to WTAE. Police have not released the victims’ names, and there is no word yet on a possible motive as detectives continue to process the scene.
Local context
The shooting adds to a string of recent nonfatal shootings reported in the borough this year, renewing concerns about safety along the Penn Avenue corridor. In one April incident, WPXI reported a man was found shot in the arm in Wilkinsburg, and county detectives have responded to multiple nearby investigations in recent months.
What police are asking
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Tuesday’s shooting to contact the Allegheny County Police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous, according to the county website. The department’s General Investigations Unit is leading the probe and plans to release updates as detectives gather evidence and conduct interviews, per Allegheny County.
What’s next
So far, there is no information on suspects or arrests, and investigators say the case remains active. WTAE reported that the scene cleared after several hours of processing. Officials are asking anyone who was in the Penn Avenue area early Tuesday morning, especially those with video or potential tips, to contact detectives. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
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