Man pistol whipped, shot in Beechview

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A man was assaulted and wounded during an attempted robbery in Beechview overnight.

This occurred around 1 a.m. in the 1500 block of Belasco Avenue.

The man told officers he was lured to a home where he was pistol-whipped and then shot in the leg.

He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

20-year-old Nyzjayah Majors and 16-year-old James Phillips are in custody, charged with aggravated assault.

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