3 people expected to survive after shooting in Mount Oliver; police searching for vehicle
MOUNT OLIVER (KDKA) - Three people are recovering after a shooting in Mount Oliver on Saturday night.
According to Allegheny County Police, just before 9:30 p.m., they were alerted to a possible shooting in the 200 block of Brownsville Road.
Once they arrived on the scene, they found several shell casings outside of a business but no victims or suspects.
The police were then made aware of two victims who were taken to the hospital. That included an 18-year-old female who had been shot in the foot and a 23-year-old male who had been shot in the butt.
Both are in stable condition.
About two hours later, a third victim was found with a graze wound to the arm, they were also taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition.
Police believe the incident was a drive-by shooting. In addition to the people who were hit, two businesses were also damaged by the gunfire.
Allegheny County police are searching for a vehicle in connection to the investigation.
The vehicle, pictured below, is described as a white 2009 Mazda CX9 with Pennsylvania registration MFX-5807.
"About 9:30, I heard gunshots," resident Mount Oliver Don Krischmann said. "It's just really scary around here. There [are] always shootings."
The two businesses hit by gunfire remained closed as of Monday morning. KDKA-TV reached out to speak to the owners and see if they plan on opening up after the incident.
"You gotta be scared if you walk by. You can get shot as a bystander," Krischmann added. "It's gotta stop."
All victims were taken to the hospital for treatment and are expected to survive.
Anyone with information is asked to call the county police's tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
