SWAT Responed To The Hill District After Armed Robbery
Date: May 22, 2022
Incident Type: SWAT
Location: Zone 2
Summary:
Pittsburgh Police responded to the 2100 block of Bedford Avenue around 6:30 p.m. for a reported robbery.
When Zone 2 officers arrived, they met with the victim who stated he was robbed while delivering a pizza.
The delivery driver had a weapon pointed at him during the robbery. He observed the suspect run into a home on Bedford Avenue.
SWAT was called for a male possibly barricaded with a long rifle. Officers gave verbal commands for anyone inside to exit.
SWAT and a K9 officer conducted a thorough search, and cleared the residence.
The rifle used in the robbery was discovered inside. Police did not located the suspect in the home.
Reporting PIO: Maurice Matthews2022-05-22
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov
