Police: Boy in critical condition after shooting in Penn Hills

Julia Maruca
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 8:43 p.m. | Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 8:43 p.m.

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A Penn Hills boy was taken to an area hospital after being shot several times Monday afternoon, Allegheny County police said.

Authorities were notified of the shooting at about 5 p.m. and found the boy in the 2100 block of Sampson Street. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police said.

Homicide detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS.