Public Safety Blotter Articles

Male Rescued After Fall From Cliff

Date: October 29, 2019
Incident Type: Unusual
Location: Zone 1
Summary:

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a 911 call at Federal Street and S. Commons Street just after 9:20 p.m.

Responding officers from Zone 1 officers found a 29-year-old male hanging from a cliff. Officers attempted to hold the victim until Rescue arrived but the male fell approximately 18 to 20 feet to the ground.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition with possible internal injuries and a leg injury.

Police are investigating.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2019-10-29
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov