2 shot in Northview Heights

2 shot in Northview Heights

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Two people were shot in Pittsburgh's Northview Heights neighborhood. 

Police said they found the two victims after they got ShotSpotter alerts for 11 rounds fired on Penfort Street around 7 p.m. Friday. 

One of the victims was taken to the hospital in critical condition with wounds to his head, back, and arm. The second victim was shot in the upper leg and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. 

Police said the victims' ages aren't known at this time. 

There's been no word on any suspects. 

Update - Nov. 5 - 10:35 p.m.

The male victim who was listed in critical condition has succumbed to his injuries, police said.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner later said Jemar Pharr was the victim that was pronounced dead at the hospital.

We're told the other person who was shot in the leg is expected to be okay.

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