Public Safety Blotter

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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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