Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Respond To Reported Gunfire In South Side Slopes

Date: April 29, 2020
Incident Type: Shots Fired
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for gunfire on the 2100 block of Mission Street around 6:20 a.m.

Zone 3 officers came upon a male with a rifle. The male said he was practicing with his new rifle in a wooded area. Officers observed that the male was intoxicated. He was arrested without incident.

The suspect was charged with gun charges, public intoxication and reckless endangerment.


Reporting PIO:
Maurice Matthews

2020-04-29
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov