Victim in critical condition after shooting at Pittsburgh-area AutoZone
WILKINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- A victim is in critical condition after a shooting at an AutoZone in Wilkinsburg on Thursday.
Allegheny County police are investigating the shooting at the AutoZone on Penn Avenue.
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Franck Dakaud said his friend was working on his car when someone walked up and shot him.
"He shot him three times and he left," Dakaud said.
"He was fixing my window and he had his back to whoever shot," he said.
First responders found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after they were called to the scene around 11:15 a.m. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, police said.
He doesn't work at the AutoZone. He's just a lot mechanic.
The suspect is at large. Police believe he ran off and possibly got a ride.
Homicide detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.