Published on September 07, 2025
UPDATE: Kevin Jenkins, 51, of Pittsburgh is charged in relation to this incident. He faces multiple felony charges of aggravated assault, as well as misdemeanor charges of recklessly endangering another person. After being released from the hospital, Jenkins was transported to the Allegheny County Jail.
Original post:
Just before 8:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to Bigelow Square at Chatham Street for reports of a stabbing.
Officers arriving at the scene were met by an adult male and adult female who stated they were in the adjacent park when an adult male actor approached them demanding money. When the couple refused, the actor stabbed them.
The male victim sustained wounds to his chin and leg and the female victim had a superficial wound to her arm. Both were transported in stable condition by Pittsburgh EMS to an area hospital.
The male actor was detained at the scene. He also sustained wounds to his leg and was taken to the hospital by Pittsburgh EMS in stable condition.
Charges are forthcoming.