Highland Park residents react after man is shot while walking his dog

A group of men tried to rob a man walking in Highland Park and then shot him Monday night, officials said.Residents heard the gunshot and then heard a man screaming."(He was) running down the sidewalk screaming, 'help me, help me, help me,'" Highland Park resident Bill Moore said.VIDEO: Watch Sheldon Ingram's reportThe neighborhood is considered one of the city's most quiet and comfortable residential areas, so people living here are now greatly concerned.That's the feeling of Stuart Epstein, who owns Bryant St. Limited."It's very disturbing," Epstein said. "No one likes to hear about any type of violence, especially gun violence in their neighborhood."Pittsburgh police Public Information Officer Sonya Toler said the 31-year-old victim was walking down Bryant Street when he was approached by four men attempting to rob him.The victim was shot in the shoulder during altercation. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but was upgraded to stable.The assailants fled on foot toward Negley Avenue. Police are investigating and working with the Highland Park Community Council to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.Get the WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News 4 App

A group of men tried to rob a man walking in Highland Park and then shot him Monday night, officials said.

Residents heard the gunshot and then heard a man screaming.


"(He was) running down the sidewalk screaming, 'help me, help me, help me,'" Highland Park resident Bill Moore said.

VIDEO: Watch Sheldon Ingram's report

The neighborhood is considered one of the city's most quiet and comfortable residential areas, so people living here are now greatly concerned.

That's the feeling of Stuart Epstein, who owns Bryant St. Limited.



"It's very disturbing," Epstein said. "No one likes to hear about any type of violence, especially gun violence in their neighborhood."

Pittsburgh police Public Information Officer Sonya Toler said the 31-year-old victim was walking down Bryant Street when he was approached by four men attempting to rob him.

The victim was shot in the shoulder during altercation. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but was upgraded to stable.

The assailants fled on foot toward Negley Avenue.

Police are investigating and working with the Highland Park Community Council to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.