Man Shot Twice In Turtle Creek, Car Riddled With Bullets Found Outside Mini-Mart
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TURTLE CREEK (KDKA) -- Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Turtle Creek that sent one man to the hospital.
According to Allegheny County Police, officers and paramedics were called to James Street around 12:20 a.m. for a report of a shooting.
It was there at the Speedy Food Mart where a car was found with the driver's side window shot out and bullet holes on the side.
Police say they also found the 28-year-old victim suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
"There they found a 28-year-old male suffering from two gunshot wounds," said Insp. Andrew Schurman, of Allegheny County Police. "He was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening wounds."
Police say the victim called 911 himself saying he had been shot.
Allegheny County Police say the victim was shot nearby on Maple Avenue at Albert Street. He was leaving a home there, when investigators say he was approached by two black males. He got into his car, but was wounded while trying to drive away.
"The victim had been shot while exiting a residence in the 500 block of Maple Avenue," said Insp. Schurman. "The victim was approached by two black males, they did not have any conversation, he ran, jumped in his car and tried to get away. They shot him through the windows of his car."
The victim, from Westmoreland County, then drove to the parking lot where police found him.
No description of the suspects is available at this time, police said.
As for a motive, investigators say that isn't quite clear. The incident is still under investigation.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477), callers can remain anonymous.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on the developing story.
