1 injured in McKeesport shooting
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December 28, 2018

1 injured in McKeesport shooting

By Stacy Wolford

By Taylor Brown
tbrown@yourmvi.com
McKeesport police are searching for a man involved in a shooting around 1 p.m. Thursday.
Police and emergency personnel were called to the 2700 block of Palmgreen Street for a report of a shooting around 1:15 p.m. When they arrived, they found a 22-year-old man suffering from at least one gun shot wound.
The man, who was not identified, was flown by medical helicopter to a local trauma center where he was listed in critical condition as of presstime.
Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit detectives also responded to the scene.
Witnesses told police the victim and another man had been shooting at each other.
The other person involved was described as a white male wearing dark clothing, but no other details were provided.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
Detectives can also be reached on social media.

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