By Michael DiVittorio
Published: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 1:01 a.m.
Updated 15 hours ago
Whitaker police have recovered a handgun believed to have been used in a shooting Thursday night when one person was wounded. Police were called to Whitaker Way and Frank Street about 11:22 p.m. The victim was transported to a hospital. Allegheny County dispatch said homicide detectives were sent at 11:43. Whitaker police Chief John Vargo said his department received a call Friday morning from a woman who saw a gun in her yard along Frank Street. Officers recovered a 22 mm revolver. County police continue to investigate. No further information about the victim or suspects was available. Anyone with information regarding the shooting should contact county police at 412-473-3000. Michael DiVittorio is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-664-9161, ext. 1965, or mailto:mdivittorio@tribweb.com?subject=RE: Gun found in Whitaker yard after shooting story on TribLIVE. Teachers playing gamesStation owner may determine new studio siteOfficials tour flood-damaged ElizabethMcKeesport natives kick off annual weekend reunionPower restored; weekend storms to be isolated‘Little Mermaid’ is a delight for kids — and their parentsYoung volunteers flood Mon-Yough with serviceWhitaker council hires part-time officerPittsburgh rally to address FirstEnergy plant deactivation plansWorld War II vet honored with Victory MedalKortz, Markosek criticize Pennsylvania budget efforts
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