Man Critically Injured In North Braddock Shooting
NORTH BRADDOCK (KDKA) -- Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in a shooting this afternoon in North Braddock.
It happened around 1 p.m. at Hawkins Avenue and 4th Street.
The victim, who has not yet been identified, suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the chest.
As many has 15 shot were fired.
A black sedan with tinted windows was seen leaving the neighborhood around the same time as the shooting.
According to investigators, the drive-by shooting may be related to a fatal shooting in North Braddock last week.
"At this point, we're investigating the fact that there might be a connection to the murder last week, but we can't say definitely at this point," said Lt. Andrew Schurman, of Allegheny County Police.
#POLICE: Today's drive-by shooting which critically wounded man in North Braddock may be related to fatal N Braddock shooting last week
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The investigation continues.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call police.
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