(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondents Curtis Walsh and Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police were called in by the Aliquippa Police department to assist with a male that was shot around 10:55 last night.  Aliquippa police advised that the male was being flown to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by a medivac helicopter with a gunshot wound in the back.  The Troopers arrived in the area of 300 Superior Avenue, which is part of the Valley Terrace Housing Complex, and were informed by Aliquippa Police that the male had been identified as a 16 year old that was driving his car.  The 16 year old was unable to control his car after being shot and hit an embankment.  He is reported to be in critical but stable condition.  The investigation will continue.  City of Aliquippa Police, Hopewell Township Police, City of Aliquippa Fire Department, Medivac, and Medic Rescue all assisted on scene.