On April 16, 2022, Donald Hammond, a 31-year-old man from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically died from a gunshot wound in the Woods Run neighborhood. Hammond was found in the backseat of a sport utility vehicle that sped off from the scene of the shooting and led police on a chase to Allegheny General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, Hammond succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Following the incident, Pittsburgh police took three men into custody for questioning.
The police were responding to reports of multiple gunshots in the 1300 block of McClure Avenue when they discovered Hammond with a critical gunshot wound. Detectives from the major crimes unit have been investigating the case, processing evidence from both the scene and the hospital.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police have not yet released details on any suspects or specific charges. The community continues to seek justice for Hammond, whose untimely death has left a significant impact on his family and friends.
