At least 5 killed in shooting outside Pittsburgh; police searching for 2 gunmen

At least 5 killed in shooting outside Pittsburgh; police searching for 2 gunmen

Published March 10, 2016 FoxNews.com


DEVELOPING – At least five people have been killed and several others wounded in a shooting late Wednesday in a suburb outside Pittsburgh, authorities said.

Lt Andrew Schurman of the Allegheny County homicide unit confirmed early Thursday that four women and one man were killed in the shooting at a house on Franklin Ave. Schurman said that police are searching for two gunmen and no one is in custody.

The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. and WPXI-TV reported that at least seven ambulances responded to the scene.

CBS Pittsburgh reported the incident may have taken place at a backyard party. A witness told the station she heard about 25 gunshots ring off. Another resident told WPXI-TV the area is usually quiet.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that victims were taken to three Pittsburgh hospitals. The conditions of the victims have not been released.

Police officers from several departments are assisting the Allegheny County homicide detectives unit on the scene.

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Police: 5 Dead, 3 More People Wounded In Wilkinsburg Shooting Spree

March 9, 2016 11:22 PM

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WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police say five people are dead and three others were wounded and police are looking for two gunmen after a shooting spree late Wednesday night in Wilkinsburg.

The incident happened around 11 p.m. in the 1300-block of Franklin Avenue.

One neighbor reported hearing more than 25 gunshots.

According to preliminary reports, the incident may have started as some sort party in a backyard there. The area has now been roped off so police can conduct their investigation.

One of the victims was reportedly found on a porch and another was seen by neighbors being taken away in an ambulance.

Sources say the gunman has not been caught.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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