Male Stabbed in Central Business District, One Arrested

Published on September 28, 2026

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At approximately 12:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to Sixth Avenue at Coffey Way in the Central Business District for reports of a stabbing.

An adult male victim was located by officers with a single stab wound to his chest. Officers rendered aid, including quickly applying a chest seal, until medics arrived at the scene.

The victim was conscious, alert, and speaking with officers and medics before he was transported to a local hospital by Pittsburgh EMS in stable condition.

Officers were told that the victim had been involved in an altercation with another adult male prior to the stabbing. A short time later, the male actor was located and taken into custody.

Charges are forthcoming.

 

Contact: Emily Bourne
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