Police Investigate Shootings in Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

Teenage boy shot in Homewood, man shot in Larimer hours later

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:50am

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Police in Pittsburgh are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in the Homewood and Larimer neighborhoods on Monday evening. A teenage boy was shot in the upper thigh in Homewood, while a man was shot in the stomach in Larimer a short time later. Both victims were transported to the hospital, with the man listed in critical condition. No arrests have been made, and detectives are working to determine if the two incidents are related.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a major concern in Pittsburgh, with the city experiencing a rise in shootings in recent years. These latest incidents in the Homewood and Larimer neighborhoods, which are located in close proximity to each other, highlight the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing this public safety issue.

The details

In the Homewood shooting, officers responded to ShotSpotter alerts and found a teenage boy who had been shot in the upper thigh. Witnesses reported seeing a group of around 10 young people in the street before the shooting occurred. Two people were stopped and questioned by police a few blocks away, but no arrests have been made. In the Larimer incident, officers also responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found a man who had been shot in the stomach. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition and underwent surgery. Shell casings were found at the scene, but no arrests have been made.

  • The Homewood shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The Larimer shooting happened a short time later on the same evening.

The players

Pittsburgh Public Safety

The public safety department responsible for law enforcement and emergency services in the city of Pittsburgh.

Zone 5 Police

The police officers from the 5th zone of the Pittsburgh Police Department who responded to the two shooting incidents.

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What they’re saying

“No arrests have been made.”

— Pittsburgh Public Safety

What’s next

Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are continuing to investigate the two shootings to determine if they are related and to identify any suspects.

The takeaway

These shootings in the Homewood and Larimer neighborhoods of Pittsburgh underscore the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the city and the need for continued efforts by law enforcement and community leaders to address this public safety concern.