Pittsburgh shooting: Shots fired downtown at Penn Avenue and Ninth Street

A shooting occurred at Penn Ave and Ninth St in downtown Pittsburgh on Friday, per Public Safety. No further details have been released yet.

Updated on: Aug 2, 2025, 02:55:26 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting took place at Penn Avenue and Ninth Street in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Friday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said in a post on X. No further details about the incident were released.

A video surfaced that showed a massive police response underway at Penn Avenue. It seemed that the location of the shooting was near the Penn Garrison Lofts, which is located on 915 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh.

Here's the video:

An alert page on social media said that two people were found with gunshot wounds and the suspect fled on foot wearing a white t-shirt and orange shorts. Official confirmation of the details is still awaited.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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