Not less than six individuals have been shot in Pittsburgh whereas attending a funeral for a 20-year-old man who had lately been shot and killed, Police Commander Richard Ford mentioned Friday afternoon. One particular person is in essential situation, whereas the opposite 5 victims are in steady situation, police mentioned.
Simply after 12 p.m. Friday, police obtained a ShotSpotter tip that 5 photographs have been fired within the space of the Future of Religion Church, Ford mentioned. One other alert got here in shortly after about a further 15 photographs fired.
Police responded to the church, the place a funeral was ongoing for John Hornezes, who was one of many three killed in a taking pictures within the metropolis on Oct. 15, in response to CBS Pittsburgh. The Friday taking pictures occurred outdoors of the church, Ford mentioned.
4 victims self-transported to the hospital, in response to Ford. One particular person was transported from the scene in essential situation. A sixth sufferer had left the scene and was then transported to the hospital. One sufferer was taken to Pittsburgh's Youngsters's Hospital whereas the others went to Allegheny Normal Hospital, Ford mentioned. Their ages weren't launched.
Police don't but have a motive for the taking pictures. Ford didn't launch any details about the suspects, however he mentioned there might have been a couple of gunman.
An investigation is ongoing.