Shooting at Gay Bathhouse in Pittsburgh Leaves Man Hospitalized
WTAE.When officers arrived at the 18+ private club, they found a man on the fourth floor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and torso.Police told CBS News that the victim, who has not been identified, is intubated and will need several surgeries to survive.The alleged shooter, 55-year-old William Samuels, is being held at the Allegheny County Jail, where he is charged with attempted homicide, terroristic threats, and simple assault.Police recovered a gun from the club.
The case remains under investigation.Samuels told police that he was homeless and had rented a room at Club Pittsburgh for himself and his girlfriend because of the weather.
He allegedly snuck the gun into the club under a heavy coat.Samuels also told police that he thought he heard his girlfriend calling for help in another room.
He grabbed his gun, tried to break into a room, shot a man, and pointed his gun at six other patrons before officers arrived and arrested him.Club Pittsburgh is a multi-level, 24/7 club featuring a sex shop, gym, sauna, darkroom, and rooftop deck.
