4-year-old girl dies after double shooting in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 4-year-old shot Thursday night in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar has died, according to Pittsburgh police.
While the medical examiner hasn't released her name, she was identified as Kaari Thompson.
This shooting is now being investigated as a homicide, per officials.
Pittsburgh police said officers were called to the scene of Thursday's shooting on Lincoln Avenue around 7 p.m. A woman was also shot, and was last listed in critical condition.
Police said the shooting started in the street but said one victim was shot in the Brooklyn Food Mart.
KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish said there were at least 30 evidence markers on the ground. Police are searching for at least two suspects, though they were not able to provide descriptions.
#BREAKING: There’s a large police presence right now in Lincoln-Lemington on the 1500 bl of Lincoln Ave. At least 15 evidence markers are on the ground. I’ve seen one man loaded into an ambulance. We’re working to learn more details from police. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/jSDO7EAEsH
— Erika Stanish (@Erika_Stanish) December 2, 2022
A third person at the scene apparently suffered a shoulder injury, but police said they were not involved.
Officials say anyone with information on the shooting can call 9-1-1.
Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for updates to this developing story as they become available.