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Teen In Critical Condition After McKeesport Shooting

MCKEESPORT (KDKA) -- A teenage boy is in critical condition he was shot in McKeesport on Thursday.

It happened just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Dinsmore Street and Pirl Street.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found a 15-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz)

Allegheny County Police say the victim was sent to a local trauma center. He was last reported to be in critical condition.

Investigators say that only one person was struck by the gunfire.

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time and police have yet to identify any suspects.

The investigation is ongoing.

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