Allegheny County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving a woman critically injured
According to initial reports, the incident took place as the woman was exiting her vehicle when an unidentified suspect approached and shot her multiple times. Emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, and details about the suspect are currently limited. The motive behind the shooting is under investigation, and police are seeking any information that could lead to the apprehension of the perpetrator.
This incident adds to a series of recent shootings in Allegheny County. For instance, in February, a woman was found shot inside a crashed vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood and later died from her injuries . Similarly, in April, another woman was found shot outside a Pittsburgh apartment complex and was taken to the hospital in critical condition .
Allegheny County Police urge anyone with information about the Tuesday morning shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the Allegheny County Police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.