Public Safety Blotter

Pittsburgh Police & EMS Respond to Stabbing in Marshall-Shadeland

Published on November 02, 2025

At approximately 12:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 1 and Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS were dispatched to the 2600 block of California Avenue for a reported stabbing.

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EMS Paramedics Initiate Technical Rescue at the Monongahela Incline

Published on November 01, 2025

At approximately 2:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS rescue division was dispatched to the Monongahela Incline for a report that the two rail cars had stalled on the tracks.

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UPDATE #2: Fire & Police Respond to 2-Alarm Structure Fire in Sheraden

Published on November 01, 2025

Just after midnight, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm structure fire in the 700 block of Hillsboro Street in the Sheraden neighborhood.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident in Homewood North

Published on November 01, 2025

Just before 4:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 1200 block of Nolan Court in the Homewood North neighborhood for reports of shots fired following a ShotSpotter alert totaling 18-rounds.

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Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 Investigate Stabbing in Allentown

Published on October 31, 2025

At approximately 7:20 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 3 were dispatched to the 700 block of E Warrington Avenue for a group of juveniles fighting.

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Special Victims Unit Makes Arrest in Juvenile Trafficking Case

Published on October 31, 2025

Special Victims Unit detectives, working in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force, Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Pittsburgh SWAT, made an arrest in a case involving a juvenile victim missing from another state.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Stanton Heights

Published on October 30, 2025

At approximately 7:20 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the intersection of Stanton Avenue and Woodbine Street in the Stanton Heights neighborhood for reports of a shooting.

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Zone 2 Detectives Arrest Man on Multiple Thefts from Vehicles

Published on October 30, 2025

On October 29, 2025, plainclothes detectives from Zone 2 arrested John Olszewski on multiple warrants for property thefts, mainly from vehicles in parking garages Downtown and on the North Side.

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Violent Crime Unit Detectives Make Arrest in East Hills Homicide

Published on October 30, 2025

Violent Crime Unit detectives, with assistance from the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the US Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, made an arrest in an August 26, 2025 homicide in East Hills.

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UPDATE: Police Respond to Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Collision in Zone 4

Published on October 28, 2025

UPDATE: At approximately 4:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were dispatched to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of Forbes and Oakland Avenue.

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Pittsburgh EMS & Police Respond to Fall at PPG Paints Arena

Published on October 27, 2025

At approximately 7:15 p.m., Pittsburgh EMS and Pittsburgh Police working a detail at PPG Paints Arena were alerted by security staff that an individual had fallen from the upper concourse into the lower concourse.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing in the Hays Neighborhood

Published on October 27, 2025

At approximately 2:20 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were dispatched to the 900 block of Agnew Road in the Hays neighborhood for reports of a stabbing.

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DPSC High-Visibility Patrol Stats for October 20 - October 26, 2025

Published on October 27, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts.

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EMS, Fire, & Police Respond to Acrisure Stadium for Employee Accident

Published on October 26, 2025

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to Acrisure Stadium for reports of a male worker who had fallen from a height.

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Police Investigate After Missing Male Found Deceased on Troy Hill

Published on October 26, 2025

At approximately 3 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, EMS, and Fire were dispatched to the 1900 block of Lowrie St. in Troy Hill for reports of an unresponsive male over a hillside.

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VCU Detectives Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting in Homewood

Published on October 25, 2025

At 8:40 p.m., Zone 5 officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of Frankstown Ave. for a two-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Police Investigate Following Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision

Published on October 25, 2025

At approximately 9 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, EMS, and Fire responded to the 7400 block of Monticello for reports of a toddler struck by a vehicle.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Afternoon Shooting in Point Breeze

Published on October 24, 2025

Just before 11:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4, Pittsburgh EMS, and Pittsburgh Fire were dispatched to the 200 block of East End Avenue for reports of an argument followed by shots fired.

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Police Make Arson Arrest in Windgap House Fire

Published on October 24, 2025

Following multiple 911 calls, Pittsburgh Fire was dispatched to the 3800 block of Windgap Ave. overnight for a 1-alarm residential structure fire.

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Police Investigate After Deceased Infant Found in Vehicle

Published on October 24, 2025

At approximately 8:20 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 received information from Ohio Township Police that a female from that borough had arrived at a Pittsburgh hospital after having given birth to a baby, but without a baby in her possession.

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Police Investigate Shooting in Northview Heights, One Injured

Published on October 17, 2025

At 10:25 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the 1300 block of Chicago Street in the city’s Northview Heights neighborhood for a one-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Police Investigating Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision in Homewood West

Published on October 15, 2025

At approximately 3:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to Monticello Street at North Murtland Street in the city’s Homewood West neighborhood for reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Stats for Oct.1-5 & Oct, 8-12, 2025

Published on October 14, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with focused enforcement efforts on the busiest nights in the E. Carson St. corridor.

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High-Visibility Patrol Stats for October 6 - October 12, 2025

Published on October 13, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Homicide in the South Side Flats

Published on October 13, 2025

At approximately 10:09, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 3 responded to a shooting at the 1200 block of E Carson Street in the South Side Flats neighborhood.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to One-Alarm Fire in Banksville

Published on October 11, 2025

At approximately 10:50 a.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a one-alarm fire in the 400 block of Mapleview drive in the Banksville neighborhood.

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UPDATE #2: Pittsburgh Police Respond to Stolen Vehicles in Zone 1

Published on October 11, 2025

At approximately 10:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police received reports that a stolen vehicle was traveling through Zone 6. The vehicle was detected by a license plate reader upon entering Zone 1.

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UPDATE: Police Respond to Carjacking in the Central Northside

Published on October 10, 2025

At 5:53 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 1100 block of Federal Street in the Central Northside neighborhood for reports of a carjacking.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Shooting Incident in the Middle Hill

Published on October 09, 2025

At approximately 8:50 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 2300 block of Wylie Avenue in response to a single ShotSpotter Alert totaling 20 rounds.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing Incident in Terrace Village

Published on October 09, 2025

At approximately 8:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 200 block of Oak Hill Drive for a reported stabbing.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol, September 24- 28, 2025

Published on October 08, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the East Carson Street corridor.

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Police Investigate After Individual Located Deceased on Highway

Published on October 07, 2025

At approximately 7:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 1, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, and Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS responded to Route 28 near the Chestnut Street exit following reports of a male walking in the roadway who may have fallen.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to One-Alarm Fire in Point Breeze

Published on October 07, 2025

At approximately 7:15 a.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a one-alarm structure fire in the 100 block of Conover Road, located in the Point Breeze neighborhood.

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High-Visibility Patrol Stats for September 29- October 5, 2025

Published on October 06, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts.

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UPDATE: Detectives Investigate Shooting at the Waterworks Mall

Published on October 04, 2025

At approximately 11:25 p.m., Zone 5 officers were informed by dispatch of a male who had arrived at a local hospital by private means with gunshot wounds to the shoulder and groin areas.

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VCU Detectives Arrest Female in South Side Homicide

Published on October 04, 2025

Just before 1 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to the 1200 block of E. Carson St. for reports of a female shot inside a business.

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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Responds to Structure Fire in Carrick

Published on October 03, 2025

At approximately 8:00 a.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a one-alarm residential structure fire on E Cherryhill Street at the intersection of Alries Street in the Carrick neighborhood.

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VCU Detectives Arrest One in Hill District Homicide

Published on October 02, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 600 block of Perry Street for a three-round ShotSpotter alert at 6:53 p.m.

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Police Arrest Male in Hazelwood Armed Robbery

Published on October 01, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were dispatched to the 5000 block of 2nd Ave. in Hazelwood for a reported armed robbery of a business at approximately 8:15 p.m.

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Police, Fire, EMS Respond to Pedestrian Collision on the South Side

Published on September 30, 2025

Police, Fire, and EMS responded to Sidney St. and S.28 St. just before 1 p.m. for a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision.

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Police Investigate Hit and Run of Cyclist in Homewood

Published on September 30, 2025

At approximately 6:50 a.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a 911 call for a male down on the ground on Bennett St. and N. Homewood.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in Northview Heights

Published on September 28, 2025

At approximately 9:20 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 170 block of Penfort Street in the Northview Heights neighborhood for a single ShotSpotter alert totaling one-round.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing in the Glen Hazel Neighborhood

Published on September 28, 2025

At approximately 8:20 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to the 620 block of Johnstown Avenue in the Glen Hazel neighborhood for a reported stabbing.

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Police Respond to Shooting Victim in Homewood South

Published on September 27, 2025

Just before 7:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 7200 block of Felicia Way for reports of a male shooting victim.

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Police Respond to Domestic-Related Stabbing in Arlington, One Detained

Published on September 27, 2025

At approximately 5:15 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to the 2400 block of Spring Street in the city’s Arlington neighborhood for reports of a stabbing.

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Police Investigate Overnight Shooting After Victim Arrives at Hospital

Published on September 26, 2025

At approximately 11:45 p.m., an adult male arrived by private vehicle at Allegheny General Hospital with two gunshot wounds to the back.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to Residential Fire in Squirrel Hill South

Published on September 24, 2025

Just before 3:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Fire was dispatched to the 2900 block of Beechwood Boulevard in the city’s Squirrel Hill South neighborhood for a one-alarm residential structure fire.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., a second alarm was called.

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UPDATE: Police, Fire, EMS Respond to Stabbing at Carrick High School

Published on September 24, 2025

At approximately 8:30 AM, Pittsburgh police fire, and EMS were called to Carrick High School for an altercation which resulted in three students sustaining stab wounds.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol, Sept. 17-21, 2025

Published on September 23, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused efforts in the East Carson Street corridor.

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Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in Brookline

Published on September 21, 2025

Just before 2:30 a.m., a 27-year-old male arrived at Magee-Women’s Hospital by private vehicle with a single gunshot wound to the hip.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing in Carrick Overnight

Published on September 19, 2025

At approximately 2:10 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from zone 3 were dispatched to the 2300 block of Brownsville Road for reports of a stabbing.

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Police Investigate After Gunshot Wound Victim Arrives at Hospital

Published on September 17, 2025

At approximately 9:45 p.m., a 28-year-old male arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol, Sept. 10-14, 2025

Published on September 16, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused efforts in the East Carson Street corridor.

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High-Visibility Patrol Stats for September 8-14, 2025:

Published on September 15, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts.

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Police Arrest Three in East Allegheny Robbery and Shooting Incident

Published on September 13, 2025

Just after 12:20 a.m. Zone 1 officers were dispatched to 601 Pressley St. for a reports of a robbery and aggravated assault.

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Police Investigate Homewood Homicide Following ShotSpotter Alert

Published on September 12, 2025

At 9:48 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a 1-round ShotSpotter notification on Neuman Way near Felicia Way in Homewood.

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Fugitive Apprehension Unit Arrests Man in Strip District Assault

Published on September 11, 2025

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit detectives, with assistance from Pennsylvania State Police and the US Marshals Service Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, arrested Sebastian Rodriguez, age 25.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol, Sept. 3-7, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused efforts in the East Carson Street corridor to ensure the community’s safety.

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UPDATE: SVU Detectives Searching for Missing 42-year-old Man

Published on September 09, 2025

The Special Victims Unit is searching for a missing 42-year-old man.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Fire Responds to 4-Alarm Fire in Squirrel Hill

Published on September 09, 2025

At 8:25 a.m, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to 5680 Forward Ave. for a reported fire at a three-story apartment building.

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UPDATE: Police Respond to Stabbing Incident near Frankie Pace Park

Published on September 07, 2025

Just before 8:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to Bigelow Square at Chatham Street for reports of a stabbing.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to Structure Fire in South Side Slopes

Published on September 04, 2025

Just before 8:15 a.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 100 block of Monastery Avenue for reports of a structure fire.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Stats for August 27-31, 2025

Published on September 03, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused efforts in keeping the East Carson Street corridor safe. These arrest and citation numbers cover August 27-31, 2025.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police, Fire, & EMS Respond to Stabbing in Homewood

Published on September 02, 2025

Just before 5:00pm, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 900 block of Brushton Avenue in Homewood North for reports of a stabbing.

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High-Visibility Patrol Stats for August 25-31, 2025

Published on September 02, 2025

It was another busy week for Downtown Public Safety Center officers conducting high-visibility patrols in the city core.

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Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 Locate Deceased Individual

Published on August 29, 2025

At approximately 9:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched to the area of the Charles Lieberth Pedestrian Bridge for reports of a deceased individual.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing in East Allegheny

Published on August 28, 2025

UPDATE: Brian Kellum, 46, of Pittsburgh, has been charged in connection with this incident. The charges include criminal attempt, aggravated assault, and recklessly endangering another person.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to One-Alarm Structure Fire

Published on August 27, 2025

At approximately 1:15 a.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a one-alarm structure fire in the 1600 block of Duffield Street.

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Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 Investigate Stabbing Incident

Published on August 27, 2025

At 9:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and North Homewood Avenue for a reported stabbing.

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UPDATE: Detectives Searching for 11-Year-Old Last Seen in Brownsville

Published on August 27, 2025

UPDATE: Na’Kiya Cook has been safely located. Thank you to everyone for sharing information.

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UPDATE: SVU Detectives Searching for Missing 12-Year-Old

Published on August 27, 2025

UPDATE: Jeremiah Lewis has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information.

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Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 Investigate Homicide in East Hills

Published on August 26, 2025

Just before 9:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 2300 block of East Hills Drive for a single ShotSpotter alert totaling seven rounds.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigate Armed Robbery in Bloomfield

Published on August 25, 2025

UPDATE: Jason Fields, 44, of Penn Hills Township, faces multiple charges in connection with this incident. Those charges include robbery, receiving stolen property, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license, making terroristic threats, theft by unlawful taking, and reckless driving.

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Police Make Arrest in Hill District Shooting Incident, One Injured

Published on August 25, 2025

Police from multiple zones responded to the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive just before 2 a.m. for reports of an individual shot.
Arriving units located a female with a gunshot wound to the back. Medics transported her to the hospital in critical condition. She has since been upgraded to stable condition.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Stats for August 12-24, 2025

Published on August 25, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with focused patrols in the city core.

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Special Victims Unit Update to North Side Sex Assault Investigation

Published on August 22, 2025

Pittsburgh Police recently alerted the community about reported sexual assault cases that they believe to be connected.
Detectives continue to actively investigate these cases and, thanks to information provided by the victims and the public, detectives have identified a person of interest.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Stats for August 11-August 17, 2025

Published on August 20, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts.

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Detectives Investigate Videos Depicting Animal Cruelty in Zone 1

Published on August 20, 2025

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2025, Violence Prevention Unit detectives were alerted to a social media post depicting acts of animal cruelty in the Northview Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

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Firefighters Respond to Fatal Apartment Fire in Brighton Heights

Published on August 19, 2025

Pittsburgh Fire, EMS, and Police responded to an apartment fire in the 1500 block of Letort St. at 8:15 p.m.
One female victim was extricated from a fifth floor unit in cardiac arrest. First responders performed lifesaving measures, but the victim was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Stats for August 13-17, 2025

Published on August 19, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused efforts in keeping the E. Carson St. corridor safe.

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Police, Fire, & EMS Respond to Vehicle into Crowd in East Liberty

Published on August 17, 2025

Just before 6:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to Broad Street at Centre Avenue in the East Liberty neighborhood for reports of a vehicle into a crowd of people.

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UPDATE: Public Asked for Help to Locate Missing Juvenile Female

Published on August 16, 2025

UPDATE #2: 13-year-old Tinyah Jones was safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information.

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Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision in Uptown

Published on August 16, 2025

Just before 2:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were called to Vine Street at Fifth Avenue in the Bluff neighborhood for reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Stats for August 6-10, 2025

Published on August 12, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers remain busy with focused enforcement efforts in the E. Carson St. corridor each week.

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Pittsburgh Police in Zone 3 Investigate Shooting in Arlington Heights

Published on August 11, 2025

At approximately 12:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 and Pittsburgh EMS responded to the 3100 block of Cordell Place in Arlington Heights after a witness reported a shooting.

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VCU Detectives Investigate Homicide in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

Published on August 11, 2025

At approximately 10:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 6900 block of Wiltsie Street after witnesses reported possible gunfire in the area.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting In Homewood North

Published on August 10, 2025

At approximately 10:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 7000 block of Upland Street for a single ShotSpotter alert totaling ten rounds.

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Downtown Public Safety Arrests and Citations for Aug 4-10, 2025

Published on August 10, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with enforcement efforts in the downtown core.

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Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 Investigate Shooting in East Hills

Published on August 09, 2025

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on August 8, 2025, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 2200 block of East Hills Drive in the East Hills neighborhood in response to a single ShotSpotter alert totaling nine rounds.

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Police Arrest Five Following Burglary and Theft at Former VA Site

Published on August 08, 2025

On Tuesday August 5, 2025, Zone 5 officers on proactive patrol of 7180 Highland Dr. - the former VA site- when they observed the gate wide open and well as a duffle bag containing cut copper pipe.

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UPDATE: Robbery Detectives Investigate Bloomfield Bank Robbery

Published on August 07, 2025

Just after 11:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police responded to the First National Bank located in the 4700 block of Liberty Avenue for a reported bank robbery.

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UPDATE: Detectives Searching for Missing Girl Last Seen in Sheraden

Published on August 05, 2025

UPDATE: Jordyn Redman was safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Stats, July 30 - August 3, 2025

Published on August 05, 2025

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police remains committed to ensuring that East Carson Street maintains its vibrant nightlife, where individuals of the legal drinking age are welcome to enjoy a night out with friends.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Stats for July 28- August 27, 2025

Published on August 04, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts.

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Police Investigate Shots Fired in Brighton Heights, One Injured

Published on August 04, 2025

Just before 1:15 a.m, Zone 1 officers were dispatched to 600 Brighton Woods Rd. for two ShotSpotter alerts totaling 27 rounds.

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Police Arrest One in Butler Street Homicide and Aggravated Assault

Published on August 02, 2025

Just after 3 a.m., police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Butler Street for reports of a shooting incident.
A short time later, two male gunshot victims arrived at a nearby hospital by private means.

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Police Investigate Allentown Aggravated Assault, One Injured

Published on August 02, 2025

Just after 6 p.m., Zone 3 officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Climax St. for two ShotSpotter alerts and multiple rounds fired.

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Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Homewood

Published on August 01, 2025

Just before 2:15 a.m., Zone 5 officers responded to the 1400 block of N. Murtland for a reported shooting.
When units arrived on scene they located a male in his 30s outside of a residence. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the back. Medics transported him to the hospital where he was last listed in stable condition.

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UPDATE: VCU Detectives Investigate Double Shooting Downtown

Published on August 01, 2025

Just before 4:25 p.m., Downtown Public Safety Center officers responded to Penn Ave. and Garrison Pl. for reports of a female shot.

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Police Arrest Woman in Perry North Shooting Incident

Published on July 31, 2025

At approximately 9:45 p.m., Zone 1 officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Watson Blvd. in Perry North for reports of shots fired.

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Fire and Hazmat Respond for Suspicious Package in the Bluff

Published on July 30, 2025

At approximately 9:00 a.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Hazmat teams responded to the 1400 block of Locust Street following reports of a suspicious package located inside an office.

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Police Arrest Male for Reckless Driving on Mount Washington

Published on July 29, 2025

At approximately 8 p.m. on July 28, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were on neighborhood patrol in the Mount Washington area, following multiple community complaints of reckless driving and street racing, when they observed a male on a race-style motorcycle speeding and stunt driving on Grandview Avenue toward Kearsarge Street.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Zone 2

Published on July 28, 2025

At approximately 11:45 p.m. on July 27th, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a one-round ShotSpotter alert in the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Stats for July 21-27, 2025

Published on July 28, 2025

It was another busy week in the Central Business District and Entertainment District.
These are the arrest and citation numbers from Pittsburgh Police Downtown Public Safety Center officers on patrol for the week of July 21-27, 2025:

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in Bedford Dwellings

Published on July 27, 2025

At approximately 7:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 2500 block of Chauncy Drive in the Bedford Dwellings neighborhood for a single ShotSpotter alert totaling four rounds.

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Police Respond to Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Incident in Strip District

Published on July 27, 2025

At approximately 1:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to the intersection of Smallman Street and 13th Street for reports of a bicyclist versus vehicle collision.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police, SWAT Respond to Incident in Garfield

Published on July 27, 2025

UPDATE: An adult male actor has surrendered to Pittsburgh Police in connection with this incident. He is being transported to the Allegheny County Jail. Charges are forthcoming.

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UPDATE: SVU Detectives Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

Published on July 26, 2025

UPDATE: Timothy Powell has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared the information.

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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Engine Involved in Collision with Injuries

Published on July 26, 2025

At approximately 10:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Engine 19 was involved in a collision with an SUV at the intersection of Graham Boulevard and William Penn Highway.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Hit and Run Collision in Garfield

Published on July 25, 2025

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were responding to an unrelated call when officers were approached by a witness reporting a vehicle-versus-bicyclist collision at the intersection of Columbo Street and North Fairmount Avenue in the Garfield neighborhood.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in Spring Hill-City View

Published on July 24, 2025

At approximately 7:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched to a local hospital after an adult male walked in with a gunshot wound.

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UPDATE: SVU Detectives Searching For Missing 77-Year-Old Man

Published on July 22, 2025

UPDATE: SVU detectives have obtained additional surveillance footage showing missing 77-year-old Pastor Rodriguez-Rivera.

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Downtown High-Visibility Arrests and Citations for 7/14-7/20/2025

Published on July 21, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts.

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SVU Detectives Arrest Male in Aggravated Assault of Baby in His Care

Published on July 21, 2025

On Saturday July 19, 2025 Pittsburgh Police Homicide detectives arrested Dominic Pinnick, 18, of Pittsburgh, following the aggravated assault of a 10-month-old baby left in his care the previous evening, in the 7100 block of Kedron St.

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Collision Investigators Respond for Scooter Crash

Published on July 20, 2025

Just before 5:45 a.m., Police, EMS, and Fire responded to Bates St. and 2nd Ave. for reports of a motorized scooter that had struck a vehicle.

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Collision Investigation Unit Investigates Fatal Crash in Point Breeze

Published on July 17, 2025

At 12:50 a.m., EMS, Fire, and Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Beechwood Blvd. between Beechwood Ln. and Gettysburg St. for a single vehicle rollover crash with four teenage occupants.

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Collision Investigations Unit Respond to Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Published on July 15, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a motorcycle crash on the inbound side of the Armstrong Tunnel just before 12:25 a.m.

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Police, EMS Respond for Gunshot Victim in Homewood North

Published on July 14, 2025

At approximately 2:50 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to two ShotSpotter alerts totaling 13 rounds in the 7200 block of Race Street.

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Detectives Investigate After Three Injured by Gunfire in Perry South

Published on July 14, 2025

Just before 10:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to three separate ShotSpotter notifications for multiple rounds fired in the area of E. McIntyre St. between Osgood St. and Lyzell St. in Perry South.

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Pittsburgh Police, SWAT Respond to Incident in Knoxville

Published on July 13, 2025

Just after 6:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were called to the 100 block of Bausman Street for reports of a domestic disturbance involving an assault.

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Pittsburgh Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire in Homewood South

Published on July 10, 2025

At approximately 4:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Firefighters and EMS responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of Brushton Avenue in Homewood South.

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Police Investigate Overnight Business Burglary in Brookline

Published on July 08, 2025

At approximately 2:25 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 were dispatched to the 900 block of Brookline Boulevard for reports of a burglary alarm at a smoke shop.

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Downtown High-Visibility Arrests and Citations for 6/30-7/6/2025

Published on July 07, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District and Entertainment District.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests & Citations, July 2-6, 2025

Published on July 07, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the East Carson Street corridor.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Knoxville

Published on July 06, 2025

At approximately 10:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were dispatched to the 200 block of E Amanda Avenue in the Knoxville neighborhood for a ShotSpotter alert totaling 10 rounds.

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PBP Responds to Disruptive Crowd & Multiple Incidents on E Carson St.

Published on July 06, 2025

During the evening of July 4 into the early morning hours of July 5, a large and unruly crowd gathered in the East Carson Street corridor.

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Pittsburgh VCU Detectives Investigate Homicide in the Middle Hill

Published on July 06, 2025

At approximately 1:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to the 300 block of Addison Street in the Middle Hill neighborhood for a single ShotSpotter alert totaling 11 rounds.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in South Oakland

Published on July 06, 2025

UPDATE: Seraiah Ramsey, 26, of Pittsburgh, has been charged with the following in connection with this incident: simple assault, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon. She has since surrendered to Pittsburgh Police and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

Published on July 04, 2025

Just before 9:00 p.m. on July 3, 2025, Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the 1300 block of Grotto Street in the Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood for a two-round ShotSpotter alert.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh VCU Detectives Investigate Homicide in Troy Hill

Published on July 03, 2025

UPDATE: Krystal Slepski, 43, of Reserve Township, faces additional charges in relation to this case including; criminal homicide and robbery. She remains in the Allegheny County Jail.

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Downtown High-Visibility Arrests and Citations for June 23-29, 2025

Published on July 01, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District and Entertainment District.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing Incident in East Hills

Published on July 01, 2025

At approximately 10:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to reports of a stabbing in the 2200 block of Wilner Drive in the East Hills neighborhood.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests & Citations, June 25-29, 2025

Published on June 30, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the East Carson Street corridor.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Overnight Incident on East Carson Street

Published on June 30, 2025

At approximately 1:30 a.m., an Allegheny County Housing Authority Officer working a detail at an establishment in the 1400 block of East Carson Street called for assistance in removing a male from the premises.

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Pittsburgh Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in East Hills

Published on June 29, 2025

At approximately 10:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 2300 block of East Hills Drive for reports of a shooting inside of a residence.

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Police Respond to Shot Fired in South Side

Published on June 29, 2025

At approximately 2:00 a.m., South Side Entertainment Patrol officers working along East Carson Street reported they heard a shot fired in the area around South 14th Street.

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Police Arrest Male After Downtown Stabbing Incident

Published on June 27, 2025

At 1:14 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from the Downtown Public Safety Center were dispatched to the 600 block of Liberty Avenue for reports of a stabbing.

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Downtown High-Visibility Arrests and Citations for June 16-22, 2025

Published on June 25, 2025

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District and Entertainment District.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests & Citations, June 18-22, 2025

Published on June 24, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in E. Carson St. corridor.

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UPDATE: Detectives Investigate Afternoon Shooting in Crafton Heights

Published on June 23, 2025

Just before 3:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 were dispatched to the vicinity of Middletown Road and Runnymede Street in Crafton Heights for two separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling six rounds.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in East Liberty

Published on June 23, 2025

Just after 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the vicinity of North Saint Clair Street and Broad Street in East Liberty for two separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling fourteen rounds.

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SWAT Responds for Male with Outstanding Warrants in Middle Hill

Published on June 22, 2025

Just before 4:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were called to the 600 block of Kirkpatrick Street in the city’s Middle Hill neighborhood to serve a PFA (Protection From Abuse) order on an adult male who had other active warrants for his arrest.

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Police Investigating Overnight Shooting in Perry South

Published on June 22, 2025

At approximately 4:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were working a dedicated patrol in the area of Perrysville Avenue and North Charles Street when they heard shots being fired in the vicinity.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Shooting in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

Published on June 21, 2025

Just before 1:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 7000 block of Churchland Street in the Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood for reports of shots fired.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing Incident Downtown

Published on June 18, 2025

UPDATE: Detectives arrested Christopher Harris Jr. in connection with this incident. Harris, 30, of Sidney, OH is charged with Criminal Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

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UPDATE: SVU Detectives Searching For Missing 11-Year-Old Girl

Published on June 18, 2025

UPDATE: Darayia Preston has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared the information.

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EMS Initiates Technical Rescue After Cliffside Crash in Highland Park

Published on June 16, 2025

Pittsburgh EMS, Police, Fire, and Park Rangers responded to the intersection of Farmhouse Drive and Reservoir Drive in Highland Park for a report of a single-vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had gone over a cliffside.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Collision Involving Cyclist

Published on June 15, 2025

At approximately 10:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a collision involving vehicles and a bicyclist at the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and North Lang Avenue.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Robbery in Shadyside

Published on June 12, 2025

Just before noon, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were dispatched to the 200 block of S. Highland Avenue in Shadyside for a reported robbery.

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UPDATE: SVU Detectives Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Boy

Published on June 09, 2025

Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy with special needs.

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SVU Detectives Arrest Suspect in Oakland Sexual Assault Incidents

Published on June 09, 2025

Special Victims Unit detectives arrested a suspect following an investigation into two separate sexual assault incidents in Oakland.

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VCU Detectives Investigate Homewood South Shooting

Published on June 08, 2025

At 12:15 p.m., Zone 5 officers were dispatched for a 16-round ShotSpotter alert in the 700 block of Susquehanna St., followed by 911 calls for a male shot.

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Police Investigate North Side Aggravated Assault

Published on June 08, 2025

Just before 2:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were called to the 200 block of North Shore Dr. for reports of shots fired.

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Police Make Arrest in Hazelwood Aggravated Assault

Published on June 07, 2025

At 11:25 p.m., Zone 4 officers were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Elizabeth St. for a one-round ShotSpotter alert. Arriving units located a male with a gunshot graze wound to the head.

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UPDATE: VCU Detectives Investigate Homicide in Crafton Heights

Published on June 04, 2025

Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 were dispatched for a two-round ShotSpotter notification in the 1400 block of Chartiers Ave. at 4:27 a.m.

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Police Investigate Homicide in Lawrenceville

Published on June 03, 2025

At 3:45 p.m. , Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to Butler St. at 50th for reports of shots fired following an altercation outside a gas station.

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Police Investigate Male Shot in Knoxville

Published on June 03, 2025

Just before 11 p.m., Zone 3 officers responded to the UniMart in the 700 block of Brownsville Rd. for reports of a male shot.

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EMS, Fire, Police Respond to Two-Vehicle Collision in South Side Flats

Published on June 01, 2025

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 31, 2025, Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to the 3200 Block of East Carson Street in the South Side Flats for a two-vehicle collision involving a rollover and entrapment.

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UPDATE: Police Respond to Fatal Shooting in Northview Heights

Published on May 31, 2025

Just before 1:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched for four-round ShotSpotter alert in the 100 block of Hazlett Street in Northview Heights.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigating Collision Involving School Van

Published on May 30, 2025

UPDATE: Jeffrey Irwin, 67, of Pittsburgh, faces the following charges in relation to this incident: endangering the welfare of children, recklessly endangering another, driving under the influence, failing to stop and render aid, and recklessly driving.

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Police Investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision in Uptown

Published on May 29, 2025

Just before 2:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to Locust Street at Pride Street in the Bluff neighborhood for reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Vehicle Struck by Shots Fired

Published on May 27, 2025

At approximately 2:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 1800 block of Arcena Street for a reported vehicle struck by shots fired.

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Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in Homewood North

Published on May 21, 2025

At approximately 12:15 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to Paulson Avenue, Frankstown Avenue, and Race Steet for several ShotSpotter activations. While en route, officers received a report of a shooting victim in the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue.

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Pittsburgh EMS Responds to Chemical Gas Exposure in South Side Flats

Published on May 20, 2025

Just before 1:00 p.m., Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to the 100 block of Cinema Drive for a reported chemical gas exposure at a restaurant.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Carjacking and Shooting in Friendship

Published on May 19, 2025

Just after 11:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 5100 block of Friendship Avenue for a two-round ShotSpotter alert.

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UPDATE: Detectives Investigate Distribution of Antisemitic Flyers

Published on May 18, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 are actively investigating multiple reports of flyers with antisemitic messages found on properties in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Stabbing in the Central Business District

Published on May 14, 2025

At approximately 1:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a reported stabbing at the intersection of Market Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Respond to Fight in South Side Flats

Published on May 11, 2025

UPDATE: Amarece Donte Davis, 33, has been charged in connection with this incident. He faces charges for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness.

Additionally, Andre Davis, 28, was arrested for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Alleged Armed Robbery in Perry South

Published on May 09, 2025

Just before 3:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched to the 2100 block of Brighton Road for a reported armed robbery.

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Police Investigate Shooting, Victim Arrives at the Hospital

Published on May 09, 2025

Just after midnight, a 34-year-old female arrived at a local hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to her foot.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident in Oakland

Published on May 08, 2025

Just before 9:30 a.m., Police Officers from Zone 4 were dispatched to Melba Place in Oakland for a two-round ShotSpotter alert.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Respond to Shots Fired in Brookline

Published on May 05, 2025

UPDATE: Joseph Drewery, 35, has turned himself in in connection with this incident. He faces charges for simple assault, discharging a firearm, terroristic threats, and recklessly endangering another person. He's currently being held in the Allegheny County Jail.

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Police Respond to Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Collision in Friendship

Published on May 04, 2025

At approximately 1:30 pm, Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 5600 block of Baum Boulevard for a reported vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision.

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Police, Fire, EMS Respond to Fatal Electrocution

Published on April 29, 2025

Just after 7 p.m., Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 1000 block of St. Martin Street in the South Side Slopes for reports of a male electrocuted by live wires.

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VCU Detectives Investigate after Deceased Male Located in Uptown

Published on April 29, 2025

Just after 12 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were dispatched to the area of Fifth Ave. and Kirkpatrick St. for reports of a body found in a wooded area behind a bus stop.

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Auto Squad Detective Arrest Male for Numerous Auto Thefts

Published on April 28, 2025

Pittsburgh Police Auto Squad detectives have arrested Richard (aka Ricardo) Raspanti, 21, of Pittsburgh following multiple warrants for vehicle thefts.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to 2-Alarm Fire in South Oakland

Published on April 27, 2025

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was dispatched to the 3200 block of Dawson Street in South Oakland just before 8:30 a.m. for a residential fire.

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Detectives Investigate Stabbing in the Hill District

Published on April 27, 2025

Just after 5:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were called to the 2800 block of Centre Avenue in Middle Hill for reports of a stabbing.

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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Responds to 4-Alarm Commercial Fire

Published on April 26, 2025

At approximately 10:10 a.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a single-structure commercial fire in the unit block of 51st Street in Central Lawrenceville.

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Detectives Investigating Overnight Shooting on Webster Avenue

Published on April 26, 2025

Just before 2:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 2400 block of Webster Avenue in the Hill District for two separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling ten rounds.

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Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in East Liberty

Published on April 22, 2025

At approximately 12:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the intersection of North Euclid Avenue and East Liberty Boulevard for reports of shots fired in the area.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in Bloomfield

Published on April 21, 2025

At approximately 11:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police were dispatched to the 5100 block of Cypress Street in Bloomfield in response to reports of a gunshot wound victim.

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UPDATE: Police, EMS Respond to Dog Bite Incident in Knoxville

Published on April 20, 2025

UPDATE: Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control officers have located the dog involved in the incident on 4/20/25 in Mt. Oliver. The officers confirmed with the homeowners that it was the same dog in question. The homeowners have surrendered the animal to the Humane Animal Rescue.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shots Fired in South Side Flats

Published on April 19, 2025

Just after 2:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were dispatched to the 1600 block of E. Carson Street for an 8-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in Perry South

Published on April 19, 2025

Just before 5:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched to the 2600 block of Perrysville Avenue for a two-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to One-Alarm Fire in the Bluff

Published on April 17, 2025

At approximately 7:00 a.m., Pittsburgh firefighters responded to a 1-alarm fire in the 1800 block of 5th Avenue.

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Zone One Detectives Make Arrest in Porch Pirate Incidents

Published on April 17, 2025

Pittsburgh Police plainclothes detectives from Zone 1 have applied for an arrest warrant for Valarie Seevers, 47, in connection with multiple thefts of packages from porches from several different streets in the zone last month.

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Fugitive Apprehension Unit Arrests Three in 2021 Homicide

Published on April 17, 2025

On April 17, 2025, Pittsburgh Police Homicide and Fugitive Apprehension Unit detectives, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, arrested three suspects in the August 17, 2021 murder of 39-year-old Ernest Adams in the 1300 block of Malden Street.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Two Robberies in Oakland

Published on April 16, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 are investigating two robberies that took place late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning in Oakland.

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DPSC Detectives Investigate Trespassing and Base Jumping Incident

Published on April 15, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 are investigating a trespassing incident that occurred in the 1000 block of Fifth Avenue at approximately 4:45 a.m. on April 9, 2025.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Armed Carjacking in Point Breeze

Published on April 15, 2025

Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 were dispatched to the area of S. Braddock Ave. and Waverly St. for a reported armed robbery of a vehicle at approximately 9:50 a.m.

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UPDATE: Detectives Investigate Shooting in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

Published on April 14, 2025

At approximately 1:15 a.m., an adult male shooting victim arrived at the Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 station off Washington Boulevard. He had gunshot wounds to his hand and thigh.The victim told officers the shooting happened in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar.

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UPDATE: Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Juvenile Boy

Published on April 14, 2025

UPDATE: Jeremiah Beywas was safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information.

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UPDATE: Police Investigating Shooting Victim Found on Wood Street

Published on April 13, 2025

At approximately 11:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police officers from the Downtown Public Safety Center responded to a shooting victim found across the street from the station.

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UPDATE: Police Ask for Public’s Help to Locate Missing Juvenile Female

Published on April 13, 2025

UPDATE: Te'aja Parrotte has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Homewood North

Published on April 13, 2025

At approximately 5:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 1200 block of Mohler Street in Homewood North for three separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling ten rounds.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Shooting in East Hills

Published on April 11, 2025

At approximately 5:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 1700 block of Crestline Street in East Hills for two separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling eight rounds.

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Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Marshall-Shadeland

Published on April 07, 2025

At approximately 5:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched for a two-round ShotSpotter alert near the intersection of Woods Run Avenue and Brighton Road in the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.

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Entertainment Patrol Officers Make South Side Gun Arrests

Published on April 04, 2025

On Friday, April 4, 2025 officers with the South Side Entertainment Patrol arrested two males following a traffic stop in the area of S.3rd Street.

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Zone Five Officers Investigate Shots Fired from Moving Vehicle

Published on April 04, 2025

Just after 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police observed a vehicle with no lights on in the area of Deary St. and Lincoln Ave. Officers got behind the vehicle, when it fled from them. They did not pursue.

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Pittsburgh Violent Crime Unit Detectives Arrest Two in 2022 Homicide

Published on April 03, 2025

On March 27, 2025, Violent Crime Unit detectives made two arrests in the November 10, 2022 homicide of 52-year-old Victor Sawyer following a home invasion in the 100 block of Zara Street in Knoxville.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Shots Fired in E. Liberty

Published on April 02, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to 9-1-1 calls for reports of shots fired in the 5900 block of Baum Blvd. at 1:25 p.m.

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Police Investigate Business Burglary in Bloomfield

Published on April 01, 2025

Police are investigating a burglary overnight at a Dollar General store in the 4700 block of Centre Ave. in Bloomfield.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Homicide in Homewood North

Published on April 01, 2025

Just after 2 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 7300 block of Monticello Street for a 10-round ShotSpotter alert. Arriving units located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds outside of a running vehicle.

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Police Make Arrest Following Street Racing Complaint in Lawrenceville

Published on March 31, 2025

On March 14, 2025, Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 200 block of 48th Street for reports of cars drag racing in the parking lot of a business.

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Pittsburgh Police Arrest Juvenile in Armed Robbery and Assault

Published on March 28, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 arrested a juvenile in connection with the robbery and aggravated assault of a pizza delivery driver on March 26, 2025, as he was making a delivery in the 800 block of Wymore Street.

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Detectives Respond to Fatal Moped Collision on Bloomfield Bridge

Published on March 27, 2025

Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the Bloomfield Bridge at approximately 6:30 a.m. for reports of a collision involving a moped.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate After Teen Shot and Killed in Knoxville

Published on March 27, 2025

Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Rochelle Street for a ShotSpotter alert, followed by a 9-1-1 call at 1:09 p.m. Arriving units located a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound inside a house.

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SVU Detectives Arrest Male on Sexual Abuse Charges

Published on March 25, 2025

On March 12, 2025 Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives arrested Richard Brown, 61, of Pittsburgh on sexual abuse charges dating back to 2023.
Brown is charged with Endangering the Welfare of Children, Corruption of Minors, two felony counts of Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Indecent Assault, Harassment, and Dissemination to Minors.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Respond to Domestic Situation, One Arrested

Published on March 24, 2025

At approximately 6:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were called to the 300 block of Cedar Avenue in East Allegheny for reports of a domestic altercation in a gas station parking lot.

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Police, Fire, EMS Dispatched to Critical Crash Downtown

Published on March 22, 2025

Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 300 block of Blvd. of the Allies downtown for a reported vehicle crash at approximately 1:45 a.m.

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Police Investigate Hit and Run on Mount Washington

Published on March 22, 2025

Just after midnight, police closed Ruth St. and Haberman Ave. as the Collision Investigation Unit investigated a pedestrian hit and run.

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Male Transported to the Hospital Following Fall in Oakland

Published on March 21, 2025

Just after 12:45 a.m., Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 3400 block of Parkview Ave. for an adult male who had fallen approximately 10 feet from a balcony with a low railing.

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Police Investigate Overnight Shooting, Victim Arrives at the Hospital

Published on March 18, 2025

At approximately 2:40 a.m., a 15-year-old female arrived at a local hospital in stable condition with a graze gunshot wound to her lower left abdomen.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Brookline

Published on March 17, 2025

At approximately 4:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 were dispatched to the 800 block of Brookline Blvd. for reports of an adult male shot.

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UPDATE: Police Respond to Overnight Shooting in South Side

Published on March 16, 2025

At approximately 2:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police officers assigned to the South Side Entertainment District heard several gunshots fired from the intersection of East Carson Street and South 18th Street.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Woman

Published on March 15, 2025

UPDATE: Leta Pittman has been located safely. Thank you to everyone who shared information.

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Pittsburgh Police Disperse Large Crowd in Oakland

Published on March 15, 2025

At approximately 2:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, assisted by University of Pittsburgh Police, responded to the 300 block of Semple Street to disperse a large crowd of people.

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UPDATE: Police Respond to Shooting in Middle Hill, One Detained

Published on March 15, 2025

UPDATE: Lina Scott, 32, of Pittsburgh, was arrested in connection with this incident. She faces charges of criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and recklessly endangering another person.

Currently, she remains at the Allegheny County Jail.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision

Published on March 15, 2025

At approximately 2:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were called to the intersection of East Ohio Street and East Street in East Allegheny for a reported fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Porch Collapse in Oakland

Published on March 14, 2025

Just before 5:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 300 block of Semple Street in Central Oakland for reports of a porch collapse with injuries.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to Three-Alarm Structure Fire in South Side

Published on March 13, 2025

At approximately 10:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Fire was dispatched for a two-alarm fire in the 2600 block of South 18th Street in the South Side Flats for an unoccupied multi-unit residential fire.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Shooting Victim in Knoxville

Published on March 13, 2025

Just before 9:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were dispatched to the 100 block of Bausman Street for reports of a victim with a gunshot wound.

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Pittsburgh Police Make Significant Narcotics Arrests in Zone 3

Published on March 13, 2025

In the last week, Zone 3 and SouthSide Entertainment Patrol officers made two significant arrests, clearing one warrant and recovering a large amount of narcotics intended for delivery, as well as one stolen firearm.

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Police Make Arrest in Homewood Homicide and Aggravated Assault

Published on March 07, 2025

Just after 11:35 p.m., Police from Zone 5 responded to the 7200 block of Mt. Vernon Street for a reported shooting.

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Pittsburgh Police Arrest Male Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants

Published on March 05, 2025

On February 26, 2025, Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit detectives, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, arrested Melik Johnson, 24, of Pittsburgh on multiple felony warrants, including one for an August 7, 2024 robbery of a firearm in the 7500 block of Mulford St.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Suspicious Package in East Liberty

Published on March 04, 2025

Just before 8:00 a.m., the Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the 5900 block of Baum Boulevard for reports of a suspicious package left on the sidewalk outside of a business.

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UPDATE: Police Ask for Public’s Help in Search for Missing Man

Published on March 03, 2025

UPDATE: Leroy Moss been located safely. Thanks to everyone who shared information.

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Police Detectives Investigate Overnight Shooting in Homewood North

Published on March 02, 2025

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to general area of Brushton Avenue at Mohler Street in Homewood North for four separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling 31 rounds.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Aggravated Assault in Point Breeze North

Published on February 28, 2025

At approximately 3:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to the 400 block of Jonathan Court in Point Breeze North for reports of shots fired.

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Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident in Hazelwood

Published on February 27, 2025

At approximately 1:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police were dispatched to the intersection of Johnstown Avenue and Second Avenue for three ShotSpotter alerts totaling 23 rounds.

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Police investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision, One Injured

Published on February 26, 2025

At approximately 2:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a reported collision involving an SUV and a U-Haul truck at the intersection of Hamilton and Brushton Avenues.

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Police, Fire, EMS Respond to Single-Vehicle Collision in Homewood

Published on February 25, 2025

At approximately 11:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a single-vehicle collision in the 7200 block of Penn Avenue in Homewood.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol, Jan. 27- Feb. 24, 2025

Published on February 24, 2025

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers made a number of arrests and issued citations while working in the East Carson Street corridor during the past month.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Request Help in Search for Missing Juvenile

Published on February 22, 2025

UPDATE : Darayia Preston has been located and she is safe. Thank you to everyone who shared the information .

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Homicide with Two Victims in Garfield

Published on February 20, 2025

At approximately 8:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the 5200 block of Dearborn Street in the Garfield neighborhood for reports of a vehicle into a parked car collision with possible entrapment.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to Three-Alarm Fire in Marshall-Shadeland

Published on February 20, 2025

Just before 11:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Fire responded to the 1200 block of Dickson Street in Marshall-Shadeland for a two-alarm structure fire.

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Detectives Investigate Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian in Uptown

Published on February 20, 2025

Just after 10:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Pride Street in the city’s Uptown/Bluff neighborhood.

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UPDATE: Violent Crime Unit Detectives Investigate Aggravated

Published on February 19, 2025

Just after 4:00 p.m., a Pittsburgh Police officer on patrol from the Downtown Public Safety Center heard a gunshot in the 400 block of Smithfield Street Downtown.

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UPDATE: Police, EMS Respond to Gunshot Wound Victim in East Hills

Published on February 18, 2025

UPDATE: Jerome Thompson, 44, of North Versailles has been arrested in connection with this incident. He faces a number of charges, including criminal homicide. He remains in the Allegheny County Jail.

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Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident in Shadyside

Published on February 17, 2025

At approximately 2:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to the 5500 block of Centre Avenue for reports of shots fired.

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Detectives Investigate Shooting Incident in East Liberty

Published on February 15, 2025

At approximately 6:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zones 4 and 5 were dispatched to the 6200 block of Penn Avenue in East Liberty for reports of a shooting.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Stabbing Incident in Stanton Heights

Published on February 14, 2025

Just before 6:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the intersection of Woodbine Street and Stanton Terrace in Stanton Heights for reports of a stabbing.

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UPDATE: Police Investigating After Female Shot in Sheraden

Published on February 13, 2025

Just after 8:30 a.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, and Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS responded to the 3100 block of Kelvin Street in Sheraden for reports of a female shot.

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Police Ask for Public’s Help in Search for Missing Man

Published on February 12, 2025

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 42-year-old man.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Aggravated Assault in Stanton Heights

Published on February 11, 2025

UPDATE: Police arrested Virginia Beck, 63, of Pittsburgh in connection with this incident.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., a 16-year-old male was dropped off at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.

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Police, EMS Respond to Single-Vehicle Crash in Squirrel Hill

Published on February 10, 2025

Just before 3:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were dispatched to a single-vehicle accident in the 6300 block of Beacon Street in Squirrel Hill.

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Helicopter Lifts Scheduled for Downtown on February 8, 2025

Published on February 07, 2025

The Department of Public Safety is alerting the public to scheduled road closures this weekend, as cooling units are hoisted by helicopter onto the top of a building Downtown.

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Pittsburgh Police Responds to Business Robbery in Brookline

Published on February 04, 2025

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 were dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Brookline Blvd. for a reported robbery.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Shooting in Garfield

Published on February 03, 2025

At approximately 12:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to North Winebiddle and Gem Way for reports of a victim with a gunshot wound.

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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Responds to Two-Alarm Fire on North Shore

Published on February 01, 2025

Just before 3:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Fire responded to the 800 block of Progress Street, between Chesbro Street and Bolin Way, on the North Shore for reports of smoke and fire coming from a former church building.

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UPDATE: Police Ask for Public’s Help in Search for Missing Male Child

Published on January 29, 2025

Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 10-year-old male child.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Stats for Dec. 24.- Jan. 26, 202

Published on January 27, 2025

It's been a busy month for the South Side Entertainment Patrol officers working in the E. Carson Street corridor.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Weekend Shooting Incident in Perry South

Published on January 21, 2025

Just before 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 18, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were called to the 100 block of Hawkins Avenue in Perry South for reports of a shooting

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VPU Detectives Make Arrest, Recover Firearm and Narcotics

Published on January 21, 2025

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, VPU detectives conducted a traffic stop at Beacon Street and Bartlett Street following a number of driving violations, including a suspended license for the vehicle's registered owner.

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Police Investigate Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision in Oakland

Published on January 17, 2025

At approximately 7:20 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Neville Street in Oakland for reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Accident

Published on January 16, 2025

At approximately 12:30 p.m. on January 16, 2025, Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a vehicle and pedestrian collision at the intersection of Centre and Morewood Avenue.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate South Side Business Robberies

Published on January 12, 2025

At approximately 8:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were dispatched to the BP Gas station at 10th and Carson for a reported robbery.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Searching for Missing Adult Male

Published on January 09, 2025

UPDATE: Detectives have an updated description of Michael Graham.

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Police Investigate After Child Found Alone Outside Overnight

Published on January 08, 2025

Just before 4:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police received a call regarding a young child spotted walking alone outside in sandals in the 900 block of Woodlow Street.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Respond to Single-Vehicle Crash

Published on January 07, 2025

At approximately 8:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash on Bigelow Boulevard, just before Herron Avenue.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to 1-Alarm Fire in Marshall-Shadeland

Published on January 07, 2025

Pittsburgh firefighters responded to an overnight residential structure fire in the 3000 block of Cake Way.

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Police Investigate Downtown Shooting Incident, One Injured

Published on January 05, 2025

Just after 2:30 a.m., a Pittsburgh Police officer working a detail on Ninth St. downtown was flagged down by someone reporting a possible shooting victim outside.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Searching for Missing Adult Woman

Published on January 04, 2025

UPDATE: Michelle Walker has been safely located. Thanks to everyone who shared information.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate East Liberty Shooting Incident, Arrest One

Published on January 04, 2025

Pittsburgh Police were dispatched to a residence in the 6200 block of East Liberty Blvd. for reports of a male shot at approximately 10:30 p.m.

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Male Injured in Domestic-Related Aggravated Assault Incident

Published on January 01, 2025

Pittsburgh Police officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 2100 block of Centre Avenue for reports of a male who had been stabbed.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Searching for Missing 42-Year-Old Man

Published on December 30, 2024

Special Victims Unit Detectives are searching for a missing adult male.

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Police Investigate Terrace Village Shooting Incident, Teen Injured

Published on December 30, 2024

Pittsburgh Police responded to the 2000 block of Rose Street following a 7-round ShotSpotter alert.
Arriving units located a 14-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his left ankle.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Shooting in East Liberty

Published on December 28, 2024

Just before 6:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 100 block of Euclid Avenue in East Liberty for a six-round ShotSpotter alert. While en route, calls came in for reports of a male shot in the leg.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Fire Respond to Fatal 2-Alarm Fire in East Hills

Published on December 28, 2024

Just after 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, Pittsburgh Fire was dispatched to the 2100 block of Park Hill Drive in East Hills for reports of a structure fire with several entrapped individuals.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Numbers: Dec. 1-23, 2024

Published on December 23, 2024

Over the past few weeks, South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continued with their focused enforcement efforts in the East Carson Street corridor.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Stabbing in Zone 5

Published on December 21, 2024

At approximately 7:20 p.m., Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Montezuma Street for a victim with a stab wound.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Searching for Missing 39-Year-Old Man

Published on December 20, 2024

UPDATE: Robert Morgan has been safely located. Thanks to everyone who shared information.

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Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Stabbing in Zone 2

Published on December 20, 2024

Just after 8:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a reported stabbing in the 2600 block of Webster Avenue.

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Police Investigate Shooting in Zone 3, One Injured

Published on December 18, 2024

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on December 17, 2024, Zone 3 officers responded to a two-round ShotSpotter alert in the 200 block of Brownsville Road.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Search for Missing 79-year-old Woman

Published on December 17, 2024

Special Victims Detectives are searching for a missing 79-year-old woman.

Natasha Kuchumova was last seen near the Construction Junction, off Penn Avenue and North Lexington Street, at approximately 12:00 p.m. It is possible she is walking in the Homewood area.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident Outside School

Published on December 17, 2024

Just after 8:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police responded to the 3900 block of Baytree Street in the vicinity of Perry Traditional Academy for an 11-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Police Respond to Aggravated Assault in Downtown, Two Arrested

Published on December 16, 2024

At approximately 8:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police were dispatched to the Jimmy John's at 1027 Penn Avenue in Downtown for reports of a fight. Arriving officers located an adult male victim, an employee at the restaurant, who had been assaulted and severely beaten by two of his coworkers.

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Firefighter Injured Working 1-Alarm Fire in Homewood North

Published on December 15, 2024

At approximately 7:40 p.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 1-alarm residential structure fire in the 7300 block of Idlewild Street.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Aggravated Assault in Homewood

Published on December 13, 2024

Just after 5 p.m., Pittsburgh Police responded to a seven-round ShotSpotter notification in the 500 block of N. Homewood Ave.

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High-Visibility Patrol Arrests & Citations for December 2-8, 2024

Published on December 10, 2024

Downtown Public Safety Center officers maintain their high-visibility presence in the Central Business and Entertainment districts.

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Police, Fire, EMS Respond to Knoxville Shooting

Published on December 10, 2024

Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 300 block of Brownsville Road for a 6-round ShotSpotter alert at 2 p.m. Police located a male on the street with a gunshot wound to his back.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Numbers for Nov. 11-Dec., 2024

Published on December 06, 2024

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the East Carson Street corridor.

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Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Stabbing Incident in Carrick

Published on December 06, 2024

Just before 9:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the unit block of Newett Street in Carrick for reports of a stabbing.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Fatal Early Morning Hit-and-Run Collision

Published on December 05, 2024

Just before 5:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Terrace Street and Darragh Street in Oakland for reports of a person down in the road.

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UPDATE: Police Ask for Public’s Help to Find Missing Endangered Man

Published on December 05, 2024

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 84-year-old man with dementia.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Search for Missing Boy Last Seen in Garfield

Published on December 02, 2024

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy.
Skyler Johnson is described as 5'3", 120 pounds and he was last wearing dark blue pajamas, and possibly a tan coat (unknown shoes).

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High-Visibility Patrol Statistics for November 25 - December 1, 2024

Published on December 02, 2024

Officers with the Downtown Public Safety Center continue with the High-Visibility Patrol in the Central Business District.

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Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in Police Zone 3

Published on December 01, 2024

Just before 4 a.m., police were dispatched to an apartment in the 800 block of E. Warrington Ave. following reports of a 28-year-old male who had been shot.

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Gunshot Victim Arrives at the Hospital Following Shots Fired

Published on November 28, 2024

Just before 3 p.m., Pittsburgh Police were dispatched to the area of Ellers Street between Whitridge Street and Passage Way for three separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling 31 rounds.

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Downtown High-Visibility Arrests and Citations for Nov 18-24, 2024

Published on November 26, 2024

It was a busy week and weekend for officers with the Downtown Public Safety Center with Light Up Night on November 23.

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First Responders Dispatched to Serious Industrial Accident in Oakland

Published on November 25, 2024

Just after 9 a.m., Pittsburgh Fire, EMS, and Police were dispatched to O’Hara Street/Thackeray Avenue for an industrial accident.

Arriving units located a construction worker whose arm had been pulled into a piece of equipment and was trapped within the machine parts.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Boy

Published on November 25, 2024

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy.
Marvin Towns was last seen in the Carrick area around 7:30 p.m. on November 25, 2024. Marvin is described as 5’11”, 215 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.

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Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in Knoxville, One Injured

Published on November 24, 2024

Just after 3:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were dispatched to Bausman Street and Brownsville Road along the Knoxville and Mt. Oliver border for two separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling eighteen rounds.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to Three-Alarm Fire in Homewood North

Published on November 23, 2024

At approximately 11:15 p.m., crews were leaving the scene of a fire on Race Street, travelling on Forest Way in Homewood North, when they observed smoke and saw a residential structure on fire in the 7300 block of Idlewild Street.

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UPDATE: Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Shooting in the Strip

Published on November 22, 2024

At approximately, 2:15 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 1100 block of Penn Avenue for reports of a man brandishing a weapon and threatening individuals inside the establishment.

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Arrest Made in Northview Heights Fatal Shooting

Published on November 20, 2024

On November 19, 2024, detectives with the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Violent Crimes and Computer Crimes units, and Zone 1, arrested Ernest Terry, 18, in the 7200 block of Mingo St.

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Police Make Arrest in 2023 Lincoln-Lemington Shooting Incident

Published on November 20, 2024

Following an investigation by Violent Crime Unit detectives, the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested Ronrie Lloyd, 33, in connection with a November 2023 shooting in the 7300 block of Everton Street.

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High Visibility Patrol Arrests & Citations for Nov. 11-17, 2024

Published on November 18, 2024

Officers with the Downtown Public Safety Center High-Visibility Patrol continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment districts.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Numbers Nov 6-11, 2024

Published on November 15, 2024

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the E. Carson Street corridor.

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UPDATE: Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Shooting in Larimer

Published on November 13, 2024

Just after 12:35 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the 6600 block of Frankstown Avenue for a reported aggravated assault.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Arrests & Citations for Nov 4-10

Published on November 12, 2024

Officers with the Downtown High-Visibility Patrol continue their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District.

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Police Detectives Investigate Overnight Shooting in East Hills

Published on November 10, 2024

Just after 2:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 2300 block of Wilner Drive in East Hills for a seven-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in Northview Heights

Published on November 07, 2024

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched to the 800 block of Mount Pleasant just after 1:15 a.m. for two separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling twenty rounds. While en route, dispatch informed officers that there were multiple victims.

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Police, Fire, EMS Respond to Multi-Vehicle Crash in Homewood West

Published on November 07, 2024

Just before 2 p.m., Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 900 block of Washington Blvd. for reports of a collision involving four vehicles in the parking lot of a car wash.
Responding units located a male victim pinned under his vehicle, which he appeared to have been vacuuming when he was struck.

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Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Banksville

Published on November 06, 2024

Just after 7:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 were dispatched to the 2900 block of Banksville Road for reports of a shooting.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Ask for Help in Search for Missing Boy

Published on November 06, 2024

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Arrests and Citations for Oct 28-Nov 3

Published on November 04, 2024

High-Visibility Patrol officers from the Downtown Public Safety Center made a number of arrests and issued citations for the week of October 28-November 3, 2024.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests & Citations, Oct. 21- Nov. 4

Published on November 04, 2024

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers conducted enforcement operations along the East Carson Street corridor over the past two weeks, resulting in multiple arrests and numerous non-traffic citations.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Overnight Stabbing Incident in Downtown

Published on November 01, 2024

At approximately 11:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were dispatched to the 700 block of Liberty Avenue in Downtown for reports of a stabbing.

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Plainclothes Detectives Arrest Juvenile for Vehicle Thefts in Zone 6

Published on October 31, 2024

On October 28, 2024 Pittsburgh Police took a report for a vehicle stolen from a mechanic business in the 2200 block of Noblestown Road. The owner dropped his vehicle off for inspection in the morning and when he returned to pick it up at 4 p.m., it was gone.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Officers Make Three Firearms Arrests

Published on October 31, 2024

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, officers on regular patrol made three separate gun arrests Downtown.

A male believed to be carrying a stolen firearm was apprehended at a parking garage on Forbes Avenue following a brief foot pursuit that began in the 300 block of Smithfield Street.

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Police Locate Missing Toddler in Terrace Village

Published on October 30, 2024

Just before 11:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone Two responded to an alert of a missing toddler in the 2000 block of Rose Street.

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Police Investigate Stabbing in Zone 2

Published on October 30, 2024

At approximately 1:45 p.m., Zone 2 officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive.

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Downtown High-Visibility Patrol Stats for October 21-27, 2024

Published on October 29, 2024

Officers with the Downtown High-Visibility Patrol continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment districts Downtown.

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UPDATE: Police Seek the Public's Assistance to Locate Missing Female

Published on October 28, 2024

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing and at risk 35-year-old woman.
Kathleen Downer is described as 5'3", 250 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

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Police Search for Male Wanted on Warrants

Published on October 28, 2024

Just after 3 a.m., a female texted 9-1-1 stating that a former domestic partner was in her apartment in violation of active PFA orders.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests & Citations, Oct. 14-21, 2024

Published on October 28, 2024

South Side Entertainment Patrol Officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts on E. Carson Street.

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Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Zone 6

Published on October 27, 2024

Just after 6:15 p.m., Zone 6 officers responded to an eight-round ShotSpotter notification in the area of Fairdale Street and Allendorf Street.

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Police Investigate Armed Carjacking, Vehicle Recovered

Published on October 26, 2024

Just after 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 7700 block of Penn Ave. for a reported carjacking.
Upon arrival, the victim told police that a male actor had brandished a firearm and stole his vehicle, fleeing down Penn Ave, toward Bakery Square.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shots Fired Call in Crafton Heights

Published on October 23, 2024

Just before 2 p.m., Zone 6 officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification for two rounds fired in the area of Werder Street and Herrod Street.
Arriving units located the two shell casings and received a description of the vehicle that had fled toward Steuben Street.

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Detectives Investigate Overnight Shooting in Homewood North

Published on October 23, 2024

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched just before 10:00 p.m. on October 22, 2024 for a six-round ShotSpotter alert in the 1300 block of Collier Street in Homewood North.

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Police, Fire, EMS Respond to Pedestrian Collision in Point Breeze

Published on October 23, 2024

At approximately 9 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection S. Dallas Avenue and Reynolds Street for reports of a pedestrian collision.

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Police Investigate Overnight Stabbing Incident Near Mellon Park

Published on October 22, 2024

At approximately 12:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were dispatched to the parking lot near the Mellon Park playground on Fifth Avenue for reports of a stabbing.

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Detectives Investigate Attempted Purse Snatching in Sheraden

Published on October 22, 2024

Zone 6 officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Allendale Street on October 20, 2024 for an attempted robbery and assault.

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Pittsburgh Police Community Cares Thanksgiving Day Delivery

Published on October 21, 2024

Pittsburgh Police will once again be hand-delivering meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day in the City of Pittsburgh.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests & Citations for Oct 7-13, 2024

Published on October 21, 2024

South Side Entertainment Patrol Officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts on E. Carson Street. Here are the arrest and citation numbers for October 7-13, 2024

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Downtown High-Visibility Patrol Stats for October 14-20, 2024

Published on October 21, 2024

Downtown Public Safety Center officers on patrol in the Central Business District made a number of arrests and issued citations for the week covering October 14-20, 2024.

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CMU Motorcycle Officer Injured in Crash During Motorcade

Published on October 19, 2024

Just before 8:45 p.m., a CMU motorcycle officer was involved in a single vehicle collision as part of the dignitary motorcade en route to Acrisure Stadium.

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Police Investigate Aggravated Assault Incident in West Oakland

Published on October 19, 2024

Just before 12:30 a.m., Zone 4 officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Wadsworth Street for a reported trespass/mischief call.

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PBF Dispatched to Residential Structure Fire in New Homestead

Published on October 19, 2024

Just before 1:15 p.m. Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded for a 2-alarm residential structure fire in the 4500 block of Marina Drive in New Homestead.

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Firefighters Dispatched to Apartment Fire on East Ohio Street

Published on October 19, 2024

Just before 1:25 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, and Animal Care & Control responded to a 1-alarm fire in an apartment at Allegheny Commons.

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Violence Prevention Unit and Narcotics Detectives Make Gun Arrest in N

Published on October 18, 2024

Just before 9:30 p.m. on October 16 2024, Violence Prevention Unit officers and Narcotics detectives were working in North Homewood due to a recent uptick in violence in the area, when they recognized a known male who is a person not to possess a weapon.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Homewood West

Published on October 14, 2024

Just before 5:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 6800 block of Lyric Street in Homewood West for reports of a stabbing.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar

Published on October 13, 2024

Just before 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 1400 block of Grotto Street for a five-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Vehicle Versus Pedestrian

Published on October 11, 2024

Just before 7:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to Forbes Avenue near Denniston Street in Squirrel Hill for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Perry South

Published on October 11, 2024

UPDATE: Shane Phillips, 52, was arrested and is in the Allegheny County Jail facing a number of charges, including attempted homicide, aggravated assault, persons not to possess, and carrying a firearm without a license.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Landslide in Polish Hill

Published on October 11, 2024

Just before 3:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police responded to Brereton Street just past Haran Street in the Polish Hill neighborhood for reports of a landslide.

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Pittsburgh Police Ask for the Public's Help to Locate a Missing Person

Published on October 09, 2024

UPDATE: SVU detectives are still searching for Sincere Mack. It is believed he may be in the Sheraden neighborhood and possibly in the Landis Street area.

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Pittsburgh Fire Responds to Structure Fire in East Allegheny

Published on October 08, 2024

Just before 8:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Fire responded to an apartment building in the 500 block of Tripoli Street in East Allegheny for reports of a structure fire.

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Downtown Public Safety Center High-Visibility Patrol Statistics for Se

Published on October 08, 2024

Downtown High-Visibility Patrol officers are continuing their focused efforts in the Central Business District.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrest and Citations for September 30-

Published on October 07, 2024

Last week, South Side Entertainment Patrol officers continued their focused enforcement efforts in the E. Carson Street corridor.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Detectives Investigate Overnight Shooting in

Published on October 06, 2024

UPDATE: On October 8, 2024 at 3:48 p.m., the adult male victim in this incident succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. No arrests have been made at this time, but this remains a very active and ongoing investigation.

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Police Investigate Shooting in Crafton Heights, One Injured

Published on October 06, 2024

Just before 11:15 p.m. on October 5, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 were dispatched to the 1400 block of Steuben Street in Crafton Heights for a one-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Homewood North

Published on October 05, 2024

Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 7400 block of Race Street in Homewood North just after 9:30 p.m. for a twelve-round ShotSpotter alert.

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Police, Fire, and EMS Dispatched for Two Unresponsive Infants

Published on October 05, 2024

Earlier today, Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to two separate, unrelated cases involving unresponsive infants.

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Police Investigate Collision and Fire at Gas Station on E. Carson

Published on October 04, 2024

At approximately 11:20 p.m., Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched for a reported fire at the Coen gas station on Carson St. at E. 24th.

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Police Arrest Two In Aggravated Assault Incident Downtown

Published on October 03, 2024

At approximately 9 p.m. on October 1, 2024, Downtown Public Safety Center officers were dispatched to the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Stanwix Street for a reported fight.

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Zone 5 Officers and Pittsburgh Fire Respond to School Bus Fire

Published on October 02, 2024

Just after 3:00 p.m., a school bus driver called 9-1-1 reporting that smoke had begun pouring into the vehicle.

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The Fire Investigation Unit Investigates Vehicle Fire in Bedford Dwell

Published on October 01, 2024

At approximately 9:20 p.m. on September 30, 2024, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Police responded to a vehicle fire in the 2500 block of Webster Avenue.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police, EMS, and Fire Respond to a Hostage Incident

Published on October 01, 2024

UPDATE: Jason Zenmon Jr., 28, was arrested and faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Endangering the Welfare of Children, Unlawful Restraint of a Minor, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Defiant Trespass.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrest and Citations for September 16-

Published on September 30, 2024

Over the past two weeks, South Side Entertainment Patrol officers made a number of arrests and issued over a dozen non-traffic citations while monitoring the East Carson Street corridor.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate After Banners Placed on City Bridges

Published on September 30, 2024

On the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2024, Pittsburgh Police were alerted to two separate instances of banners/bed sheets with hand-written Nazi symbols and messages affixed to bridges overnight.

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Police Investigate After Male Reports Being Stabbed

Published on September 30, 2024

Just after 7:30 a.m., a Pittsburgh Regional Transit driver told dispatch that a male passenger in his 20s was requesting a Police and EMS response to Bunkerhill Street and St. Clair St. to report an aggravated assault.

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Downtown Public Safety Center High-Visibility Patrol Statistics for Se

Published on September 30, 2024

Officers with the Downtown High-Visibility Patrol continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District.

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UPDATE: Police Seek Assistance to Find Missing Child

Published on September 30, 2024

UPDATE: Jourdyn has returned home safely. Thank you to everyone who shared the information.

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Pittsburgh Police Vehicle Involved in Collision While Responding to Ca

Published on September 29, 2024

At approximately 4:40 p.m. a Pittsburgh Police K9 officer was responding to an in-progress call - and headed toward the Smithfield Street Bridge from Downtown - when his vehicle was t-boned in the area of Smithfield St. and Fort Pitt Blvd.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Simple Assault and Ethnic Intimidation I

Published on September 27, 2024

Pittsburgh Police officers were dispatched to take a report of an assault that occurred in the area of Semple and Ward streets at approximately 2:00 a.m on Friday, September 27, 2024.

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UPDATE: Police, Fire, and EMS Dispatched to Shooting in Homewood South

Published on September 25, 2024

UPDATE: Police arrested Christian Nichole Wells and Kevin Doubt-Young in connection to this incident.

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Police, EMS Dispatched for an Unresponsive Infant in Fineview

Published on September 25, 2024

Just before 7:20 a.m., Pittsburgh EMS was called to a home in the 1700 block of Belleau Drive for a two-month-old female found unresponsive in her crib.

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Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Allentown

Published on September 24, 2024

Just after 7:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were called to the intersection of East Warrington Avenue and Allen Street in Allentown for three separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling three rounds.

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Pittsburgh Police Apprehend Homicide and Arson Suspect Wanted out of M

Published on September 24, 2024

Just after 3 p.m., Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Computer Crimes, and Robbery detectives arrested a male suspected in the shooting death of a woman in Kitzmiller, Maryland in the early morning hours of September 24, 2024.

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Downtown High-Visibility Patrol Stats for September 16 to September 22

Published on September 23, 2024

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District.

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Police Investigate Business Burglary in East Liberty

Published on September 23, 2024

At approximately 12:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police responded to a burglar alarm activation at the Boost Mobile store in the 6000 block of Broad Street.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate After Male Found Deceased in Overbrook Home

Published on September 23, 2024

UPDATE: Christopher Hudak, 28, of Pittsburgh was arrested and charged with criminal homicide in this incident.

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UPDATE: Police Arrest Man For Indecent Assault in Frick Park

Published on September 23, 2024

UPDATE: A search warrant of the arrestee's phone revealed evidence of several more unwitting victims of Isaiah Rivers (pictured below), particularly in the Falls Ravine Trail area of Frick Park.

If you have any information about additional crimes committed by Rivers, or believe you might have might have been victimized by him, please call Zone 4 plainclothes detectives at (412) 422-6520.

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Police, EMS Respond to Vehicle Collision in Beechview

Published on September 20, 2024

At approximately 6:50 p.m. on September 19, 2024, Zone 6 officers observed what appeared to be a crash involving several cars at a business in the 1600 block of Banksville Road.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect on the North Side

Published on September 20, 2024

UPDATE: Aaron Morris, 20, faces felony counts of Robbery of a Motor Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property, Fleeing and Eluding, Aggravated Assault, as well as Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Resisting Arrest, Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle, Disorderly Conduct, and multiple traffic-related charges.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Seek Help from Public to Locate Missing Man

Published on September 19, 2024

UPDATE: Robert Small has been safely located. Thank you to all who shared information.

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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Responds to Fire Along the Monongahela Rive

Published on September 19, 2024

Just after 3 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was dispatched to a 1-alarm fire in the area of South Side Riverfront Park for a reported fire along the riverbank.

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Police, Fire, EMS Dispatched to Motorcycle Vs. Vehicle Collision Downt

Published on September 18, 2024

Just after midnight, Zone 2 officers responded to Smithfield Street and Sixth Avenue for a reported collision between a motorcycle and vehicle.

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Officers Respond to Theft and Assault Downtown

Published on September 18, 2024

Just before 11:00 p.m. on September 17, 2024, Downtown Public Safety Center officers responded to a report that a female had been assaulted and her purse was stolen in the 500 block of Market Street.

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Police Seek to Identify Theft Suspects

Published on September 18, 2024

Pittsburgh Police seek the public’s help to identify the individuals in these photos for a reported theft at Hokkaido Seafood Buffet located at 4612 Browns Hill Road on September 14, 2024 at approximately 7:40 p.m.

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Downtown High-Visibility Patrol

Published on September 17, 2024

Downtown High-Visibility Patrol officers continue with enforcement efforts in the Central Business District of Pittsburgh.

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Police Recover Multiple Firearms, Narcotics, and Cash following Trespa

Published on September 17, 2024

On Friday, September 13, 2024 Zone 4 officers were called to the 5600 block of Solway Street for reports of an attempted trespass of a locked child care center.

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UPDATE: Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Larimer

Published on September 16, 2024

Just before 11 p.m., a 21-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds was taken to the hospital by private vehicle. He was pronounced deceased a short time later.

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UPDATE 2 : Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in South Side Slopes

Published on September 16, 2024

UPDATE 2: Police arrested a male and a female in connection with this incident.

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UPS Driver Assaulted while Delivering a Package in Zone 3

Published on September 16, 2024

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Zone 3 officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Dartmore Street after witnesses reported a UPS driver was assaulted while attempting to deliver a package just after 12:30 p.m.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests and Citations for Sept. 4-15,

Published on September 16, 2024

Over the past two weeks, South Side Entertainment Patrol officers issued a number of non-traffic citations, made several arrests, and recovered three firearms.

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Pittsburgh Police Respond to Shooting on East Carson Street, One Injur

Published on September 14, 2024

Just after 1:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 working in the area of East Carson Street heard shots fired in the 1100 block and responded.

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UPDATE: Police Ask For Public’s Help to Locate Missing Woman

Published on September 14, 2024

UPDATE: Michelle Walker has been safely located. Thank you to all who shared the information.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Dispatched to Carjacking and Hostage

Published on September 13, 2024

Just after 3:30 p.m. on September 12, 2024, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were flagged down in the 300 block of Knox Avenue by an adult male victim who had recently been carjacked. He reported that his Chevy Equinox was stolen by an adult female actor.

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Police Secure Arrest Warrant Male With a Knife Making Threats Toward P

Published on September 13, 2024

Just before 8 a.m., Pittsburgh Police were called to Penn and 10th St. for some type of dispute.

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Police Respond to Shots Fired Incident in Garfield

Published on September 13, 2024

Just before 1:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 200 block of North Graham Street for two ShotSpotter alerts totaling 14 rounds.

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Detectives Locate Large Quantities of Heroin in Fineview

Published on September 12, 2024

On September 11, 2024, Zone 1 plainclothes detectives responded to the area of Glenrose Street after a citizen came upon a suitcase suspected to be filled with narcotics.

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UPDATE 2 : Police Arrest Man in Connection with Critically Injured Inf

Published on September 11, 2024

UPDATE 2: Detectives have submitted paperwork to amend charges to include Criminal Homicide.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Shooting Incident in Carri

Published on September 11, 2024

Just before 7:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the 100 block of Meredith Street in Carrick for reports of a male shot in the leg.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Col

Published on September 10, 2024

Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded at approximately 7:15 p.m. for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Centre Avenue in Downtown.

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UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police Ask for Public's Help in Search for Missing

Published on September 10, 2024

UPDATE: William King was safely located. Thank you to all who shared information.

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Pittsburgh Firefighters Respond to Residential Structure Fire

Published on September 10, 2024

On September 9, 2024, Pittsburgh Fire, Police and EMS were dispatched to a residential structure fire on the 2000 block of Maple Avenue in Perry South at approximately 8:30 a.m.

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Downtown Public Safety Center High-Visibility Patrol Arrests and Citat

Published on September 09, 2024

Officers with the Downtown Public Safety Center High-Visibility Patrol continue with focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District.

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Pittsburgh Fire Dispatched to Residential Fire in Carrick

Published on September 08, 2024

Just before 10 p.m. on September 7, 2024, Pittsburgh Fire responded to a 1-alarm residential structure fire in the 100 block of Minooka Street.

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Police Investigate After Female Shot in Homewood South

Published on September 08, 2024

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to Brushton Ave. at Bennett St. at 9:51 p.m. for a two-round Shot Spotter alert.

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UPDATE 2: Pittsburgh Police Search for Missing Woman

Published on September 06, 2024

UPDATE 2: Tara has been located and she is safe. Thank you to all who shared the information.

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Pittsburgh Fire, Police, and EMS Respond to Apartment Building Fire

Published on September 05, 2024

Pittsburgh Fire, Police, and EMS were dispatched to a three-alarm fire in an apartment building on the 800 block of E Warrington Avenue at approximately 11:30 a.m.

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Downtown Public Safety Center Officers Make Gun Arrest in the Central

Published on September 04, 2024

Just before 6 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2024, officers on patrol downtown responded to the 500 block of Penn Avenue for a parking complaint.

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South Side Entertainment Patrol Arrests and Citations August 28 - Sept

Published on September 03, 2024

South Side Entertainment Patrol officers made a number of arrests and issued citations while working in the E. Carson Street corridor last week.

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Violence Prevention Unit Detectives Arrest Three, Recover Firearms Dur

Published on September 03, 2024

On Monday, September 2, 2024, Violence Prevention Unit detectives were patrolling in Homewood following a recent non-fatal shooting and numerous calls for shots fired in the area.

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Downtown High-Visibility Patrol Stats for August 26-September 1, 2024

Published on September 03, 2024

It was a busy week and long weekend in the city and Downtown Public Safety Center (DPSC) officers continued with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business District.

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Collision Investigation Unit Detectives Investigate Collision on East

Published on September 02, 2024

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to East Carson Street at South 21st Street for reports of a vehicle versus motorcycle collision.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Non-Fatal Shooting in Home

Published on September 01, 2024

Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched just before 12:30 p.m. for a fifteen-round ShotSpotter alert in the 7600 block of Frankstown Avenue in Homewood.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Death of Young Female in Allegheny Cente

Published on September 01, 2024

Just after 11:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police and EMS were called to the 200 block of East Ohio Street in Allegheny Center for the suspicious death of a young female within a residence.

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Pittsburgh Police Detectives Investigate Fatal Overnight Shooting in E

Published on September 01, 2024

Just before 4:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 8000 block of Bennett Street in East Hills for three separate ShotSpotter alerts totaling twenty-eight-rounds.

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Pittsburgh Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Crawford-Roberts

Published on August 31, 2024

Just before 8:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Marion Street along the Crawford-Roberts and Bluff neighborhood border for a ten-round ShotSpotter alert.

Arriving responders located three victims with gunshot wounds in the street.

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Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS Respond to Shooting Incident in Oakla

Published on August 30, 2024

Just before 5:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were dispatched to the Carnegie Museum at 4400 Forbes Avenue in Oakland for reports of a male worker shot in the leg.
Arriving officers located a male with a single gunshot wound to his upper right thigh.

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last updated: 05/28/2025