A man is in the hospital after being shot Saturday evening on the 600 block of 6th Street in North Braddock. First responders found him suffering from a gunshot wound and rushed him to a local hospital, where he was last reported in stable condition. Detectives have launched an investigation and are asking neighbors to help them piece together what happened.
Police Response And Timeline
Allegheny County police said officers were called to the 600 block of 6th Street just after 5 p.m. Detectives from the county's homicide unit then took over the case, according to WTAE. First responders found an adult man with a gunshot wound and took him to a nearby hospital, where authorities described his condition as stable.
How Residents Can Help Investigators
County police are asking anyone with information to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous, according to Allegheny County Police. Investigators are also urging residents to review doorbell, dashcam or other video that might have captured anything useful to help identify suspects.
Part Of A Troubling Pattern
The shooting is the latest in a string of firearm incidents around North Braddock and nearby boroughs this year. In March, a man was shot twice in North Braddock, a case that highlighted ongoing concerns about gun violence in the Mon Valley, as reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
What Police Are Saying Now
No arrests had been announced as of Saturday night, and detectives say the investigation is ongoing. Hoodline will update this report if Allegheny County police release additional details.
