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Pittsburgh Police Continue Investigation After Friday’s Downtown Cultural District Shooting

Securing two scenes on Ninth Street for witness interviews, investigators are searching for a suspect described as a black male in a white T-shirt and orange shorts.

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Overview

  • Authorities report at least two people sustained gunshot wounds, though their current conditions have not been disclosed.
  • Police have set up two crime scenes along Ninth Street to collect evidence and testimony.
  • Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt arrived at the scene to coordinate with responding officers.
  • Witnesses reported hearing three shots, and scanner logs indicate the suspect fled on foot.
  • Officials have released a description of the suspect as a black male wearing a white T-shirt and orange shorts, and no arrests have been made.