Pittsburgh Police Respond for Domestic Incident in Beltzhoover
Date: May 8, 2021
Incident Type: SWAT
Location: Zone 3
Summary:
Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded for a domestic assault report in the 100 block of Freeland Street at approximately 9:55 p.m.
When officers arrived on scene, a female victim had exited the residence after having suffered injuries to the face. She was evaluated by medics.
It was believed that her male domestic partner had barricaded himself inside the residence, refusing to come out.
SWAT was called to the scene out of an abundance of caution. They gave multiple verbal hails for him to exit the residence.
After close to two hours it was determined that the actor had exited the residence and the house was empty.
The investigation is ongoing.
Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz2021-05-08
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov
