PITTSBURGH — One man died Sunday afternoon after a shooting occurred in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood.
Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 911 call for the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue around 3:40 p.m.
Police have responded to a reported shooting on the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue. One male victim was pronounced deceased. pic.twitter.com/cdBByMZTnL
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) May 16, 2021
Officers arrived and discovered a male victim inside an SUV. They then closed off a section of Frankstown Avenue, while trying to help him.
Police closed off this section of Frankstown Ave. They tell me an unknown suspect shot a male in the head while he was inside of the red car in this video. They say the driver tried to take him to get help, but had to stop. First responders tried to help, but it was too late. pic.twitter.com/wsezBaU08W
— Michelle Chavez (@MichellePChavez) May 16, 2021
Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. A second person, the driver of the SUV, was not hurt.
Police learned that the male victim was shot inside the vehicle in a different location. The driver tried to take him to the hospital but stopped when they reached Frankstown Avenue.
Police are investigating this incident.
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