Bullets damaged a school when shots were fired near Perry Traditional Academy on Pittsburgh’s North Side Tuesday.Pittsburgh Police were called to the area of the school on Perrysville Avenue around 8 a.m. on reports of 11 rounds being fired. The report came in from the city’s ShotSpotter alert.Police believe a juvenile male was being targeted but officials add he was ‘largely uncooperative with police.’Authorities are reviewing camera footage in the area of the school to identify the shooter.No injuries were reported, however, two windows at the school were damaged in addition to brickwork.An investigation into the shots being fired is ongoing by Pittsburgh Police. The high school will transition to remote learning on Wednesday. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
Bullets damaged a school when shots were fired near Perry Traditional Academy on Pittsburgh’s North Side Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Police were called to the area of the school on Perrysville Avenue around 8 a.m. on reports of 11 rounds being fired. The report came in from the city’s ShotSpotter alert.
Police believe a juvenile male was being targeted but officials add he was ‘largely uncooperative with police.’
Authorities are reviewing camera footage in the area of the school to identify the shooter.
No injuries were reported, however, two windows at the school were damaged in addition to brickwork.
An investigation into the shots being fired is ongoing by Pittsburgh Police. The high school will transition to remote learning on Wednesday.
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