PITTSBURGH — A man surrendered after he shot at a woman and her dog, and officers returned fire in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood on Friday, police say.
Per policy, Allegheny County police are investigating, following the shooting that involved Pittsburgh officers.
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Allegheny County police say Pittsburgh officers were called to the 4700 block of Centre Avenue around 4:12 p.m. for reports of an ongoing assault with a weapon.
Officers arrived to find a man outside an apartment building threatening a woman and her dog with a gun, police say. Officers told the man to drop the gun, but he fired multiple times at the woman and her dog.
Officers returned fire as the man tried to get away, and he surrendered shortly afterward, police say.
Preliminary investigations show the woman’s dog was shot. It is being treated for critical injuries, police say.
The woman suffered injuries to her face during the assault, police say. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Before officers arrived, an employee at a nearby business reportedly confronted the suspect, who shot once toward the employee, police say.
No other injuries were reported.
The man who was arrested has not been identified.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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