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Man shot through door in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read Aug. 6, 2021 | 5 years ago
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A man in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood was in a home when he was shot through a door, according to police.

Police and medics responded to a report of a man shot in the 1500 block of Alton Street around 9:45 p.m. Thursday.

Officers found the man in the front yard with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Police said he was conscious and alert.

The shooter was unknown, police said.

The victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Police were investigating.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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