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Man found shot to death in SUV in Stanton Heights

Man found shot to death in SVU in Stanton Heights
Man found shot to death in SVU in Stanton Heights 01:08

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh police are investigating after finding a man shot to death inside a vehicle in Stanton Heights late Sunday night.

Police from Zone 5 received a 911 call for shots fired around 11:45 p.m. on Millerdale Street. The caller said they believed it was as many as 20 shots, Public Safety officials said.

Officers found the victim in an SUV. He was shot multiple times and there were bullet holes in the vehicle.

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He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Public Safety officials said the scene was believed to be outside of the ShotSpotter coverage area. However, officials contacted ShotSpotter overnight and they were able to locate 14 shots in the area, Public Safety said.

Investigators have not yet provided the name or age of the victim.

Detectives with Violent Crime Unit are investigating the homicide.  

Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for updates to this developing story as they become available. 

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