Pittsburgh Bureau of Police - Zone 5
Case Alert
		Walnut Market Robbery-Highland Park WALNUT MARKET ROBBERY     PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Highland Park this morning at a local store.   On Friday, November 30, 2007 at 10:22 am, Zone Five officers and paramedics responded to the Walnut Market at 5901 Bryant Street for a report of a male shot.    When they arrived, they discovered that a 59-year-old male victim had been shot in the cheek. The victim was transported to UPMC Presbyterian with a gunshot to his cheek which also traveled through his neck. Early reports indicated that the victim was alert and conscious but he has been downgraded to critical condition.   Detectives learned that the victim was working behind the counter when the suspect approached the counter with some food items. The suspect pulled out a gun in an apparent robbery attempt and shot the victim in the face. The suspect fled the store following the shooting and it is unknown if anything was taken. Another employee was another section of the store at the time of the shooting and was not injured.   The suspect is described as a young black male, possibly 20 years of age, approximately 5’10 to 6”00 tall, with a mustache. He was last seen wearing a grey fleece coat with a black hooded sweatshirt underneath, and black sweat pants.    The identity of the victim has not been released and he remains in critical condition. Due to the victim’s condition, the Homicide Squad has been assigned to investigate this case.   At this time, an arrest has not been made.   The Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in this case. Anyone with information related to the case contact the Pittsburgh Homicide Squad at 412-323-7161.  See More Details
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