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2 shot in Avalon; SWAT situation concludes

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2 shot in Avalon; SWAT situation concludes

This story was updated at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2020:

Allegheny County police are investigating a shooting Thursday in Avalon that injured two men, one of them critically.

On Thursday, Avalon police responded to a report of a shooting at about 12:05 p.m. at the 500 block of Girard Avenue, according to a news release. Officers found a 23-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Police said he was taken to a hospital in critical condition. 

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County police Lt. Venerando Costa said another person, who Lt. Costa said was responsible for the shooting, was also shot and was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Police said he is 17 years old and had an apparent grazing wound to his head; he was treated and released, police said. 

Lt. Costa said a SWAT team was called to search a house in the nearby 600 block of California Avenue for a possible third person. The SWAT situation concluded at about 3:30 p.m., and Lt. Costa said early Thursday evening that there is not a third person involved in the incident.

Allegheny County homicide detectives were called to assist Avalon officers and learned both individuals were in a dispute over a handgun when the shooting occurred. Police said they have recovered the gun and that the investigation is ongoing. 

Police said the county District Attorney’s Office will be consulted to determine if criminal charges will be filed against either the 23-year-old man or the 17-year-old.

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Anyone with more information is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip line at 833-ALL-TIPS (833-255-8477). Callers can remain anonymous.

First Published: November 19, 2020, 8:38 p.m.

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SWAT members work near California Avenue on Thursday in Avalon.  (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
SWAT members investigate the scene near California Avenue on Thursday in Avalon.  (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
SWAT members investigate the scene near California Avenue on Thursday in Avalon.  (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
SWAT members investigate the scene near California Avenue on Thursday in Avalon.  (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
SWAT members investigate the scene near California Avenue on Thursday in Avalon.  (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
A SWAT member takes up a position near California Avenue on Thursday in Avalon.  (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
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