Two people were shot in Downtown Pittsburgh Friday afternoon.
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Allegheny County dispatchers said the initial call was reported in the area of Penn Avenue and Garrison Place at 4:20 p.m.
Pittsburgh Police said a man and woman were both shot.
The woman was found in the area of Penn Avenue and Garrison Place and had been shot in the leg.
The man was found a block down the street and had been shot in the arm and leg.
They were taken to a hospital for treatment and are in stable condition.
Police are looking for a suspect at this time.
Two people were detained for questioning but are not in custody.
Police said there is no active threat to the community.
Witnesses were visibly shaken by the time of day and location of the shooting.
“It’s frightening. This is where I come to work every day and feel safe for the most part,” Nicole Rieder said.
“I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life,” Joey Lemansky said. “Middle of the day. Broad daylight on a Friday.”
Mayor Gainey’s Office released a statement about the shooting saying:
“Earlier this evening, a shooting occurred Downtown that left two individuals hospitalized and many residents concerned. We are deeply thankful to report that both victims are currently in stable condition and are keeping them, and their loved ones, in our thoughts and prayers. No one wants to see violence of any kind in our neighborhoods, especially acts that put lives at risk. Let me be clear: there is no place for this kind of behavior in our city. I want to express my sincere gratitude to our first responders—our EMS personnel and Pittsburgh Police—whose swift and professional actions helped ensure lives were saved and the situation was quickly brought under control. Isolated incidents of violence are tragic, but do not define a neighborhood or City. Like many areas across the country, we face challenges,—but we are meeting them head-on. My administration is fully committed to investing in public safety, mental health resources, community partnerships, and long-term strategies to reduce violence and build trust. Pittsburgh remains resilient, united, and committed to ensuring that every neighborhood, including our Downtown, is a place where people feel safe, supported, and can enjoy all our City has to offer.”
Don Kinnamon lives Downtown.
“The mayor’s office is trying to say it’s safe down here. I debate that. How safe can it be when you have a shooting at 4:30, 5 o’clock?” he said, adding he’d like to see an increased police presence.
“Not the first time and not going to be the last time.”
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