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Man taken by medical helicopter to area hospital after shot multiple times

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — A man suffered “multiple gunshot wounds” to his legs and lower torso and was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment, according to Allegheny County Police.

Officers said just after 2 a.m., McKeesport Police were called to the 1400 block of Maple Street for a reported shooting. When they arrived, the found a 29-year-old man who had been shot. He was listed in critical condition when he was taken for treatment.

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Police said the victim was with other people he knew when someone they were not familiar with started shooting. A nearby car was also shot up.

Investigators said they are still looking to identify a motive and suspects.