Police: 1 person in critical condition after Clairton shooting

Megan Tomasic, The Tribune-Review, Greensburg
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Mar. 8—Allegheny County police are investigating a shooting in Clairton that left one person in critical condition Sunday night, officials with the department said.

First responders were called to the 500 block of Farnsworth Avenue around 9:50 p.m. after Allegheny County dispatchers were notified of the shooting. On scene, officials said they found a man with a gunshot wound to the back. The man, who was not identified, was transported to the hospital.

Anyone with information regarding the incident can call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

Homicide detectives are investigating.

Megan Tomasic is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Megan at 724-850-1203, mtomasic@triblive.com or via Twitter .