A 9-year-old girl was shot in Bedford Dwellings Friday afternoon, and police are searching the area for a suspect.VIDEO: Watch the Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reportEight shots were fired near courtyard where the girl was outside playing. One of the bullets hit the girl in the ankle as she was running away. Police do not believe that she was the intended target.Police tell Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that they have a vague description of the suspect, who they say ran from the scene on Bedford Avenue. Police are reviewing surveillance video. The shooter is described a wearing a black tassel hat, a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. The victim is in stable condition at the hospital. The Group Violence intervention Unit is continuing the investigation.Get the WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News 4 App

A 9-year-old girl was shot in Bedford Dwellings Friday afternoon, and police are searching the area for a suspect.

VIDEO: Watch the Pittsburgh's Action News 4 report


Eight shots were fired near courtyard where the girl was outside playing. One of the bullets hit the girl in the ankle as she was running away. Police do not believe that she was the intended target.



Police tell Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that they have a vague description of the suspect, who they say ran from the scene on Bedford Avenue. Police are reviewing surveillance video.

The shooter is described a wearing a black tassel hat, a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.

The victim is in stable condition at the hospital.

The Group Violence intervention Unit is continuing the investigation.



