PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5, Pittsburgh Fire, and Pittsburgh EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Frankstown Avenue on Friday afternoon following reports of a three-vehicle collision.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the call at approximately 3:30 p.m. While units were en route, dispatchers provided an update that the driver of the initial vehicle involved in the crash appeared to be suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his lower torso and legs.
A bystander rendered initial aid to the victim until police arrived. Officers then applied a tourniquet and bandages before medics reached the location. Pittsburgh EMS transported the adult male victim in critical condition to an area hospital, where he was immediately taken into surgery. The victim was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and no other injuries were reported among occupants of the two other vehicles.
No ShotSpotter alerts were registered in the area at the time of the incident. While the victim’s vehicle sustained bullet damage, detectives are actively investigating where the shooting occurred. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process evidence at the scene, and detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are leading an active and ongoing investigation.
The Pittsburgh Times
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