23-year-old man shot several times in Swissvale

SWISSVALE, Pa. — One person was shot in a Swissvale alley Monday morning, police said.

“I just heard three gunshots in the back alley," said Denise Scott. "The kid came running out from between the houses and he was like, 'Call 911, I’ve been shot.'"

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According to Channel 11's Renee Wallace, the shooting victim is a 23-year-old man.

He was taken to UPMC Mercy where he is in critical condition after being shot several times.

Seven juvenile males were interviewed in relation to this shooting, but none are facing charges for it. However, three of the boys were held on previous unrelated charges and one was held for new unrelated charges.

The incident happened just before noon in the 7300 block of Denniston Avenue, where the victim ran before collapsing on Scott's car.

Police told Channel 11 the likely motive for the shooting was a robbery.

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