Oakmont police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the borough earlier this week.
According to borough police Chief David DiSanti, police were dispatched to Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourth Street at about 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23.
DiSanti said a man reported that someone had shot at him and fled the scene. After surveying the area, DiSanti said police determined shots had been fired in the area.
Witnesses said the shooter, who is described as a black man, got out of a newer silver/gold vehicle (possibly a Pontiac Grand AM), fired a gun at a man who jumped into nearby bushes, and left the scene.
"It was very fortunate that no one was hit," he said.
Police are suspecting the incident might be drug-related, and DiSanti said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 911 immediately.
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