Man Shot in Wilkinsburg Saturday Morning

Man Shot in Wilkinsburg Saturday Morning
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WILKINSBURG, PA – A man was shot at and struck in the leg Saturday morning in Wilkinsburg at around 4:30 am. Police have released few details in the shooting so far.

The Allegheny County Police Department’s, county police officers responded to a request for assistance in Wilkinsburg.

At approximately 4:30 AM on Saturday police were notified of a shooting in the 1400 block of Cresson St.

“First responders found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg and a vehicle with ballistic damage,” police said. “The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive.”

ACPD detectives are initiating the investigation.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.