Two Arrested After Shots Fired In Downtown Pittsburgh

October 25, 2022 5:20 pm

(WPXI) – Police were called to downtown Pittsburgh Tuesday afternoon for reports of shots fired. Authorities say officers and medics were dispatched to the 900 block of Penn Avenue at around 3:30.  They say people started shooting in the area and then fled the scene on foot. Two people have been arrested in relation to the incident but no details were released on the reason for the shooting.  There were no reported injuries.  An official from Pittsburgh Public Schools said Pittsburgh CAPA, Allegheny Traditional Academy, King PreK-8 and a classroom at the Children’s Museum were placed under lockdown for around 20 minutes.  Penn Avenue was also shut down but reopened after the situation was deemed under control.