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1 man dead after shooting along Bedford Avenue

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A man is dead after a shooting along Bedford Avenue. 

Pittsburgh Police officers responded to reports of gunfire just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Officers located a male who suffered a gunshot wound to the face along the 2100 block of Bedford Avenue, according to a report from police. The victim, who police said was in his 40s, was located inside an apartment at the rear of a building.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The medical examiner identified him as 43-year-old Paul Sakal. 

Another man was transported to police headquarters for questioning.

The investigation is ongoing.

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