2 people killed, 7 injured in mass shooting at Pittsburgh bar – Republic World

Pittsburgh: Hours after a mass shooting left one person dead and several others injured in Akron, Ohio, another mass shooting reported at a bar in suburban Pittsburgh in the United States resulted in deaths two people, while seven others were injured. serious injuries. Pittsburgh Police confirmed the incident, saying that the incident occurred early Sunday morning in Penn Hills, following which local police immediately rushed to the scene and the victims were transferred to neighboring hospitals.

According to the Allegheny County Police Department's Homicide Unit, the homicide unit immediately responded to the Penn Hills Police Department's call for help following the early morning shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge and at the Cigar Bar in Penn Hills.

Police said first responders discovered the bodies of an adult man and woman inside the bar around 3 a.m. Sunday. Seven other victims were also found on site. They were transported from the scene to different hospitals for treatment.

Allegheny County police said in a statement posted on social media that one of the victims was in critical condition, while the other victims suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.

During the preliminary investigation, the police noted that “an altercation took place inside the bar and several individuals opened fire.”

The police have not given any confirmation regarding the arrest of the accused involved in the incident.

Earlier, one person was shot and killed and several others injured as 27 people were shot at a birthday party in Akron, Ohio, in the early hours of Sunday. Local police are investigating the incident and working to find the suspect, who is still at large, sources said.

According to local reports, several hospitals are closed after the shooting. The injured are being treated in several local hospitals.