CLAIRTON, Pa. — A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Clairton on Wednesday evening, prompting an investigation by the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
Police said County 9-1-1 received a report of a shooting at 7:01 p.m. in the 1200 block of Marion Circle. Emergency responders arrived to find an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition. His identity has not been released, and no details about a potential suspect or motive have been made public.
The Allegheny County Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Detectives were seen canvassing the area shortly after the incident occurred.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.