River Rescue Dispatched for Male in the Allegheny River

Published on October 13, 2026

At ~ 3:15 pm, River Rescue, EMS, Fire, and Police were dispatched to the downtown side of the Allegheny River between the Sixth and Seventh Street bridges for an adult male who reportedly fell in the river.
River Rescue divers worked to locate him and ultimately bring him to the surface at 3:46 pm.
Medics performed CPR until they transported the patient to the hospital in critical condition. The male was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner. Per protocol, homicide detectives responded to the scene.

 

Contact: Cara Cruz
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