Public Safety Blotter Articles

SWAT Responded To a Male In Crisis

Date: July 5, 2021
Incident Type: SWAT
Location: Zone 5
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police responded to a male in crisis on the 800 block of Highview Street 10 p.m.

Responding Zone 5 officers tried to make contact with a male who was barricaded inside an apartment.

SWAT and negotiators responded to the scene and established communications with the male.

The male exited the apartment around 11:20 p.m. and was taken into custody without incident.

Medics evaluated him on scene, and he was transported to receive the assistance he needs.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2021-07-05
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov