Published on January 09, 2026
At 8:41 p.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to Obama Academy in East Liberty following a report of a large fight.
Pittsburgh Public School police requested assistance after a crowd of approximately 200 juveniles gathered in the parking lot following a sporting event. Pittsburgh police officers from multiple police zones responded to the scene and observed a physical altercation involving approximately 40-50 juveniles. At which point, officers deployed pepper spray to disperse the crowd and restore order.
No officers or civilians reported any injuries.