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One Hurt in Shooting, Circumstances Unclear

By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
June 02, 2025
Posted in: Crime and Police News

Allegheny County police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man early Monday morning.

Police said although the victim was found near the intersection of Coursin Street and Fifth Avenue, Downtown, a preliminary investigation indicates the incident may have happened at another location.

In a release, the county police Homicide Unit said McKeesport police were notified of a possible shooting at 5:19 a.m. and responded to find the victim, whose name was not released, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition, police said.

Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

Originally published June 02, 2025.

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