Man Critically Injured In Pittsburgh Bathhouse Shooting

Pittsburgh’s CBS affiliate reports:

A man was shot inside Club Pittsburgh in the city’s Strip District on Friday morning. Pittsburgh Police say the shooting happened just around 2:15 a.m. on Friday at the social club located along Penn Avenue.

According to police, when officers arrived at the social club, they found the man had been shot multiple times in the chest and torso. The man was taken to the hospital for surgery and was last listed in critical condition. The victim has not been identified.

Police say a man who is believed to be the suspect in the shooting was taken into custody at the scene. Pittsburgh Public Safety later identified the suspect as 55-year-old William Samuels. He was charged with attempted homicide and terroristic threats, among other charges.

From Club Pittsburgh’s Facebook page:

The management and team at Club Pittsburgh are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred early this morning. Our foremost priority has always been to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our community, and it is heartbreaking that an act of gun violence has disrupted this space. Law enforcement has informed us that the suspect may have been experiencing “medical distress.”

We are actively cooperating with the investigation to better understand what transpired. In the meantime, we are committed to thoroughly reevaluating our safety, security, and admission protocols to ensure the well-being of everyone who enters our doors.

Our thoughts are with the victim as they recover, and we extend our sincerest gratitude to our patrons and the greater community for their continued support and understanding as we navigate this challenging time together. Please know we are dedicated to reinforcing Club Pittsburgh as a space where all feel safe and valued.

News outlets are avoiding the word “bathhouse.”