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Juvenile male in critical condition after being found with gunshot wound to back

Teenager shot in the back in Swissvale
Teenager shot in the back in Swissvale 00:55

SWISSVALE, Pa. (KDKA) - A juvenile male is in critical condition after being found with a gunshot wound to his back.

Just after 6 p.m. Sunday, Allegheny County 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2200 block of Woodstock Avenue in Swissvale.

First responders found the victim, and he was transported to an area hospital and is in critical condition, according to Allegheny County police.

There is no update on the shooter at this time, however, a shoe has been found in the street going the opposite way of where the victim ran.

As of right now, there are multiple investigators asking neighbors questions and requesting surveillance footage. 

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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