Shooting victim leads police in pursuit before dying in Pittsburgh hospital – WPXI

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Jun 11, 2022

PITTSBURGH — One person died after being shot and leading police on a chase over the Homestead Grays Bridge on Tuesday night.

Police say 21-year-old Maurice Cole was shot near the intersection of Frayne Street and Sabina Street in Hazelwood just after 9:45 p.m. Cole then got into a Jeep and led police on a chase before driving off. stop in the middle of traffic on the bridge. Investigators said they pursued him because of his gunshot.

When officers approached the stopped vehicle, they assisted Cole until paramedics arrived. He was then rushed to a Pittsburgh hospital, where he died.

Investigators said an abandoned weapon was recovered from the scene of the bridge.

It is unclear what led to the shooting.

Neighbors called it an incredible tragedy.

“I saw the boy running out the door and I saw the other boy running after him and he just shot him on the steps,” a woman told Channel 11.

“It’s scary that it’s so close, but my heart always goes out to anyone involved in any type of violence in their family. I have a son. Someone’s mother has to deal with this today and it makes me sad,” Sarah Williams said.

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