This was NOT in Highland Park, but I wanted to share the Commander’s alert with everyone. Monica From: Lando, Jason Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:59 PM To: Jason Lando <jason.lando@pittsburghpa.gov> Subject: ** CRIME ALERT - TRIPLE SHOOTING - HOMEWOOD ** On Wednesday, September 16th, shortly after 9:00pm, Zone 5 officers responded to a report of three people shot in the area of Monticello Street & N. Lang Avenue, in Homewood. Officers discovered a 3 year-old had been grazed in the face, a 12 year-old had been shot in the leg, and a 49 year-old had also been shot in the leg. The two children were taken to UPMC Children's Hospital while the adult was taken to UPMC Presbyterian. All victims are now in stable condition. Witnesses at the scene indicated that, at the time of the shooting, there was a candlelight vigil taking place for a young man who had been killed two years ago. During this vigil, unknown males emerged from between two houses and began firing at the participants at the vigil. It is believed at this time that someone attending the vigil then returned fire. The investigation is being handled with the newly-formed GVI (Group Violence Intervention) team, working out of Major Crimes. Zone 5 officers and detectives will be assisting GVI on this investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available. -- Cmdr. Jason Lando Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 5 Station 1401 Washington Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15206 "The most miserable people are those who are obsessed with themselves; the happiest are those who lose themselves in the service of others." - Gordon B. Hinkley