A 15-year-old Oliver Citywide Academy student has died after he was shot while in a school van Wednesday afternoon. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Marquis Campbell.
The school was on lockdown for about two hours as investigators processed the scene.
Police say no arrests have been made, but they're now looking for two suspects in connection with the shooting.
"We're going to do everything we can to find out who did it and bring them to justice," said Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert. "Our hearts are out with the family and the person that was shot. We've still got a lot of work to do, and we want to get back and do it."
The student was shot outside the school around 1:45 p.m. and was initially taken to the hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead at the hospital later Wednesday afternoon.
Police say the shots came from outside of the school van. The driver was the only other person inside the van, but was not injured.
A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson says two people were initially detained and questioned, but are not believed to be involved in the shooting.
She said the two suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, but are not believed to be an immediate threat to the public.
Pittsburgh Public Schools said all other students and staff are safe. The family of the victim has been notified.
Interim superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey addressed the shooting in a press conference Wednesday evening.
"One of [the victim's] teachers shared that he has been a student there since the third grade," Walters said. "He loved school, and he was so happy today to be back in school after the long weekend and school COVID closure. His smile was contagious and lit up a room. His sense of humor was infectious, and the staff member said that staff are inconsolable at this time because they loved him so much."
Gainey offered his condolences to the family of the victim and issued a call to action to the city.
"We cannot have this going in front of our schools," he said. "Our children is our greatest asset, and we know it. If you know anything about what happened today, anything that could bring this to a close, that bring this to justice, that can bring relief to the family. Please call the Pittsburgh Police Department at 412-323-7800."
Pittsburgh Oliver will learn remotely until Monday, January 24. Walters say counselors will also be available for staff and students.
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