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1 person shot in chest on Pittsburgh’s North Side

PITTSBURGH — A male victim was shot in the chest on the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

Police were called to the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue just before 3 p.m. Tuesday for a ShotSpotter alert.

PHOTOS: Police investigating incident on Pittsburgh’s North Side

The shooting took place near Pittsburgh Manchester K-8. According to Pittsburgh Public Schools, the school was on lockdown for approximately five minutes after the shooting.

At last update, the victim was in critical condition.

There have been no arrests at this time.

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