One person is in critical condition after an altercation and stabbing at a South Side bar already under scrutiny.
Pittsburgh Police say the victim was stabbed in the chest at the intersection of South 14th Street and East Carson Street after a fight inside Capos Bar.
The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Police found evidence since the bar and evacuated Capos to secure the scene.
An investigation is ongoing to identify suspects.
Capo’s was at risk of shutting down over the summer before agreeing to new restrictions put in place by Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala’s office.
Under the agreement, Capo’s must close by 1:30 a.m., shut down its outside line at 1 a.m., and limit customers to one drink at last call.
Capacity is reduced by 100 people, with added security and checks for weapons and drugs.
The bar also had to remove its stripper pole, ban dancing on tables and chairs, and stop selling “fishbowls with excessive alcohol Employees will be retrained on overserving, intoxication and drug use.
The agreement lasts one year.
The agreement came after a series of incidents, including the alleged rape of a woman who police say was left outside the bar.