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Police investigating after shooting in New Kensington

Pittsburgh's Headlines: July 8, 2026


Police in New Kensington are investigating after a man was shot Tuesday night.

Officers responded to the 1100 block of Fifth Avenue around 9:15 p.m. where they were told at 35-year-old man has been shot in the area and was taken to a local hospital in a private vehicle.

The unnamed victim was last listed in stable condition, but remains in the hospital.

Police have identified the shooter as Black man between 220-230 pound, standing around 6-foot-1 with dreadlocks and glasses. He was last seen leaving the area on foot.

Evidence of the shooting was found near the Valley Royal Court Apartments.

Anyone with any information is asked to call New Kensington Police at 724-339-7533.