Man shot in chest dies after driving himself to Pittsburgh hospital

PITTSBURGH — A man died Sunday morning after driving himself to Allegheny General Hospital with a gunshot wound to his chest.

According to police, the man arrived at the hospital on his own shortly after 4 a.m. His vehicle struck several walls as he entered the emergency room parking area.

Police said the man, identified by the medical examiner’s officer as 56-year-old Reginald Shelton, of the West End, was initially listed in critical condition. He was pronounced dead several hours later.

Police said it is unclear where the shooting happened.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Violent Crime Unit at 412-323-7800.

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