Public Safety Blotter Articles

UPDATE: Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in the Hill District

Date: December 11, 2019
Incident Type: DOA/Shooting
Location: Zone 2
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a 911 call for a person shot on the 2100 block of Bedford Avenue around 3 a.m.

When responding officers arrived on scene they discovered a male deceased inside a residence. 

A second male was taken to police headquarters for questioning.

Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crimes Unit processed the scene.

The investigation continues.

UPDATE: Police have arrested Londell Jackson, 25, of Pittsburgh in connection with this incident. Jackson will be charged with Criminal Homicide and Persons not to Possess a Firearm.

This arrest clears a bench warrant out of West Homestead against Jackson on charges of Theft by Unlawful Taking and Receiving Stolen Property.

He is currently being held at Allegheny County Jail. 

 


Reporting PIO:
Cara Cruz

2019-12-11
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov