Police search for 'armed and dangerous' shooting suspect in Pitcairn

PITCAIRN, Pa. — Two people were shot Wednesday night in Pitcairn, Allegheny County police said.

The shooting was reported about 8 p.m. in Merchant Alley, police said. The man and woman who were shot were taken to a hospital and are expected to survive.

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Police identified the shooter as 34-year-old Gary Moore, who is considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen driving a blue 2004 Dodge Durango with Pennsylvania registration JHG-7693.

Anyone who sees Moore or the vehicle is asked to call 911 immediately.

“As of the last couple (of) years, this is highly unusual for these things to be happening in this town,” Tom Barnishin, a landlord in Pitcairn, said.

Anthony Bailey, 27, was shot and killed last week on nearby Broadway Boulevard. It was the first homicide in Pitcairn in six years.

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