Crime & Safety
NEARBY: Two Women, Toddler Shot in East Hills
A 19-month-old was shot and killed on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh police are investigating a triple shooting in the East Hills.
On Tuesday, Zone 5 officers responded to a 911 call for someone shot in the 2300 block of East Hills Drive just after 7:30 p.m. On arrival, police found two females—ages 19 and 20—and a 19-month-old toddler had been shot.
The female victims were take to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and the toddler to UPMC Children’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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According to police, the 19-year-old underwent surgery for her wounds and is listed in serious but stable condition. The 20-year-old was shot in the back and chest. She is in critical condition.
Homicide detectives reported that the two women and toddler were attending some sort of picnic/cookout in a common area on East Hills Drive. According to police, three unknown gunmen got out of a vehicle and started shooting at the crowd.
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Detectives do not believe that the victims were the intended target.
No arrests have been made. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 412-323-7161. Callers may remain anonymous.
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