Man in critical condition after beating on South Side

A man was beaten nearly to death early today on the South Side.

Pittsburgh Police Commander Larry Scirotto said the victim, whose identity is unknown, was a man who was pulled from his green Pontiac Trans Am then was beaten by six men who had been occupants in either a Chevrolet Tahoe or a GMC Yukon.

"We have witness statements that the [victim] was the operator of the Trans Am and that some argument ensued between him and the occupants of the [Tahoe or Yukon,]" the officer said.

Neither vehicle has been located.

Asked if the case is considered a car-jacking, the officer said it's unknown.

"At this point, neither vehicle has been recovered. Both fled the scene. But because the victim was unconscious and not able to provide a statement, we don't know who owned [the Trans Am,]" the commander said.

The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. His current condition is unknown.

The incident occurred in the 100 block of South 13th Street at 2:55 a.m.