Crime & Safety

Man Shot in Swissvale, Police Search for Suspect

Shooting reported around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on Westmoreland Avenue in Swissvale.

A man was shot on Westmoreland Avenue in Swissvale around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Edgewood and Swissvale Police reported to the scene along with the Swissvale Fire Department. Allegheny County Homicide later responded as well.

Mike Viglietta lives across the street from where the shooting took place on Westmoreland Avenue and stood outside as police investigated.

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"I just heard the noise, came out the front door and saw all the police," he said. "I didn't even hear the shot."

Another neighbor also said he had not heard the shot fired. Others reported seeing a man laying in the middle of the street just as police responded. The victim was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

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Police stood outside of the door at 7705 Westmoreland Avenue, which appears to be a red brick four-unit apartment building. A group of children and neighbors lined the street Tuesday night.

Police were looking for a suspect as of 7 p.m. Tuesday.


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