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15-year-old charged with attempted homicide in Harrison Township shooting

Man injured in Harrison Township shooting
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HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in the chest on Monday evening in Harrison Township.

Allegheny County police say the shooting happened along Park Avenue just before 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

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Police say the man was taken to the hospital and was last listed in critical condition.

In an update on Tuesday, Allegheny County police said 15-year-old Albert Pittman of Natrona Heights was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and illegal possession of a firearm by a minor in connection with the shooting. He was charged as an adult.

Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit are leading the investigation into the shooting.

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

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