Overnight Shooting Leaves Off-Duty Officer Hurt

An off-duty officer was wounded during an overnight shooting.

It happened just after 2 a.m. Friday in an alley near Bronx Avenue in West View.

Police have one man in custody.

The West View police chief said the gunman wrestled the officer, got his gun and then shot the officer twice in the side.

The unidentified officer was taken to Allegheny General Hospital and was listed in critical condition.

Police have not released the gunman’s name.