A teen girl was hospitalized after being shot in Clairton.
Allegheny County Police said they were dispatched for the shooting shortly before 3 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Third Street and Waddell Avenue.
First responders located a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound to her leg and a graze wound to her rib cage.
The girl was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
A preliminary investigation indicated the victim was engaged in a verbal altercation with another juvenile on the street when she was shot, police said.
No further information about possible suspects was immediately available.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.