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Man shot twice by acquaintance in Pittsburg Wednesday morning, in critical condition

February 6, 2021 By Publisher Leave a Comment

By Pittsburg Police Department

Early Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, 2021, shortly after 10:30 A.M Pittsburg Police Officers responded to the 1500 Block of Jensen Drive on the report of a man possibly injured and laying in the street. As officers arrived on scene, they located the man and found him to be suffering from two gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The man stated he was in an altercation with another subject prior to the shooting. Officers immediately started life saving measures until paramedics arrived. The man was taken to an area hospital and is listed in critical, but stable condition.

Pittsburg Police Department Detectives and Crime Scene Personnel responded to the location to assist in the investigation. From initial information it is unknown why the man was shot, but it appears the man and the suspect know each other, and this is an isolated incident. Detectives are currently contacting witnesses and obtaining statements. Additional information is not available at this time.

The Pittsburg Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance and asks anyone with additional information to please contact the Pittsburg Police Department Tip-Line at 925-252-4040.

 

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