An adult man was shot in the back overnight on Bedford Avenue in Pittsburgh's Hill District, and he was pronounced dead at a hospital roughly 40 minutes after officers were first called to the scene. Police have not identified him, and no suspect or motive has been announced.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 2 officers responded to the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue at approximately 3 a.m. on July 24 for a reported shooting, according to Shore News Network. Officers found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to his back and immediately provided first aid while they waited for paramedics.
Rushed To The Hospital, Dead Within Minutes
Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS paramedics transported the victim to a hospital in critical condition, but he did not survive. He was pronounced dead at approximately 3:40 a.m., meaning city officials reported his death came about 40 minutes after police were first called, per the same account.
The information released by the city did not identify the victim, and the initial report provided no information about a suspect or possible motive, the outlet's report notes. The shooting happened in the city's Hill District neighborhood, according to WTAE, which reported that officials have not said whether a suspect is in custody.
Homicide Detectives, Mobile Crime Unit On Scene
Pittsburgh homicide detectives responded to the scene along with the Mobile Crime Unit, which was tasked with processing evidence, according to the initial report. As of the July 24 release, the investigation remained ongoing, with no further details made public about how the shooting unfolded or who may have been responsible.
The City of Pittsburgh confirmed that homicide detectives were investigating the fatal shooting on Bedford Avenue. No additional information about the victim's identity, a suspect, or a motive has been released.
