Juvenile Critical After Shot in Back in Swissvale

Juvenile Critical After Shot in Back in Swissvale
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Swissvale, PA – The Homicide Unit of the Allegheny County Police Department was called following a shooting incident in Swissvale. The shooting took place in the 2200 block of Woodstock Avenue.

Police were alerted by County 9-1-1 at 6:04 PM.

Upon their arrival, first responders discovered a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to the back. The victim was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

Homicide detectives have launched a comprehensive investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to the shooting.