A summer night at a Penn Hills pool party turned chaotic when gunfire broke out late Saturday, sending guests scrambling and leaving one person wounded. The shooting happened during a private summer event at the Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club’s outdoor pool on Twin Oak Drive.
Officials said the shots rang out just after 10:30 p.m. on June 13. One person was taken to a hospital after the incident. Witnesses reported hearing multiple rounds, and the gathering was estimated at more than 100 people, according to WTAE.
The facility houses the Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club and hosts both year-round swim programs and private rentals for outdoor pool events. The club’s public site lists the Twin Oak Drive location at 517 Twin Oak Drive and notes that the outdoor pool is a popular spot for large private parties, Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club.
Police Response and Investigation
Penn Hills police and EMS rushed to the scene, and investigators worked the area for evidence while interviewing shaken witnesses. As of now, officials have not announced any arrests or named any suspects, and the investigation remains active, according to WTAE.
Residents on Edge Amid Violent Spring
The shooting adds to a run of violent incidents in Penn Hills this spring, a pattern that has left many nearby residents uneasy. Hoodline has previously chronicled several recent cases in the township, highlighting the spate of violent incidents.
Anyone with information about Saturday night’s shooting is urged to contact Penn Hills police, and anyone with immediate details should call 911. Live coverage from KDKA showed a large police presence along Twin Oak Drive and confirmed that one person was transported from the scene.
