A man was shot inside the gay bathhouse Club Pittsburgh just around 2:15 a.m. on Friday at the social club located along Penn Avenue. Upon arrival, police found a victim who’d been shot multiple times in the chest. He was taken to an emergency room for treatment and was last listed in critical condition.
One person shot inside Club Pittsburgh in city’s Strip District – CBS News The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. on Friday at the club located along Penn Avenue. https://t.co/3ATrG94C6w
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From CBS Pittsburgh:
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.
According to the criminal complaint, Samuels told police that he is homeless and had rented a room at the social club for him and his girlfriend because of the weather.
When he thought he heard his girlfriend calling for help in another room, Samuels told police he grabbed his gun. Police say he tried to break into a room, shot a man and pointed his gun at six other people before officers arrived and arrested him.
Police say Samuels appeared to be experiencing some type of medical distress while being taken into custody. He was reportedly taken to the hospital as well to be evaluated. Samuels reportedly told police he hid the gun in his heavy winter coat when he entered the club. From a statement on Club Pittsburgh’s Facebook page: “We are committed to thoroughly reevaluating our safety, security, and admission protocols to ensure the well-being of everyone who enters our doors.” (h/t JoeMyGod)
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