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local-news1 year ago

Peaceful Resolution Achieved as Pro-Palestinian Protest Ends at Pitt

A pro-Palestinian encampment near the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh was peacefully cleared out overnight following a meeting between protest leaders, Mayor Ed Gainey, and representatives from the Mayor's Office. No arrests were made, and the university is responsible for dismantling the encampment. Protesters had demanded the university disclose its investments and divest from companies profiting from Israel.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#encampment#local-news#peaceful-resolution
crime1 year ago

"Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested After Injuring 4-Year-Old in Pittsburgh"

Pittsburgh Police have issued an arrest warrant for 74-year-old James Phelps in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left a 4-year-old boy injured. The incident occurred in Hill District, and Phelps is facing charges including incidents involving death or personal injury, careless driving, failure to stop and render aid, and aggravated assault. Surveillance video showed the driver stopping briefly before fleeing the scene. The boy, identified as Elijah Rivers, is recovering in the hospital.

via CBS News|
#4-year-old-boy#arrest-warrant#crime
crime2 years ago

Fatal Police Shooting in Pittsburgh's South Side Slopes

Pittsburgh police shot and killed a 26-year-old man in the South Side Slopes after responding to a ShotSpotter alert. The man, identified as Austyn Cousins, was found outside a home and later shot by police, who are now being investigated by Allegheny County police to determine if the man fired shots at them. The officer involved is on paid administrative leave, and no officers were injured in the incident.

via CBS News|
#allegheny-county#crime#investigation
crime-and-public-safety2 years ago

Fatal Police Shooting in Pittsburgh's South Side Slopes

A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in the South Side Slopes area of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found a man outside a home, after which police fired shots, ultimately leading to the man's death. The Allegheny County Police are investigating whether the man fired shots at the officers, and are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#allegheny-county#crime-and-public-safety#investigation
local-news2 years ago

Multiple Shootings in Carrick Leave Four Injured, Including Two Men Who Shot Each Other

Four people are recovering in the hospital after an early morning shooting in Carrick, Pittsburgh. Two men were found shot, with one in critical condition and undergoing surgery. The other victim is in stable condition. Later, two women arrived at hospitals outside the city with graze wounds. Initial investigations suggest that the two male victims were firing at each other. The Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit is conducting an investigation.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#carrick#hospital#investigation
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Local Activists Challenge Pittsburgh Police's Justification of Use of Force in Recent Arrest"

Local activists are demanding changes to "use of force" policies and the removal of multiple Pittsburgh Police officers from duty after a controversial arrest was deemed justified by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Video footage shows officers repeatedly punching the suspect during the arrest. Activists argue that the use of force was excessive and unacceptable. Chief Larry Scirotto defended the arrest as "objectively reasonable" based on the officer's body camera footage. Mayor Ed Gainey has directed Scirotto to form a community advisory committee to review past and future incidents of use of force. Activists are calling for a review and revision of use of force policies to prevent violence and provide necessary help to individuals.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|
#activists#arrest#community-advisory-committee
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Pittsburgh Police Place 50 Officers on Leave After Deadly Garfield Standoff"

Nearly 50 Pittsburgh police officers are on administrative leave following a fatal standoff in Garfield. The officers are expected to return to work within three to five days, and in the meantime, investigative and administrative officers will fill in for uniformed patrolmen. The majority of the city's SWAT team is on leave, and neighboring law enforcement agencies will handle any calls for that unit. The standoff occurred when deputies went to evict William Hardison Jr. from his home, and shots were exchanged between Hardison and law enforcement. The incident ended with Hardison's death. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the use of deadly force by responding officers.

via TribLIVE|
#administrative-leave#eviction#fatal-shooting
crime2 years ago

Accidental Shooting at South Side Bar Leaves Man Hospitalized

A man was accidentally shot in the bathroom of a South Side bar in Pittsburgh. Police responded to the incident and found a man in his 20s with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Initial investigations suggest that two men were in the bathroom when one of them accidentally discharged a round, hitting the victim in the hip. There was no indication of an argument or altercation prior to the incident. The Violent Crime Unit detectives are currently investigating the case.

via TribLIVE|
#accidental-discharge#crime#investigation
shooting2 years ago

Spate of Shootings Leaves Multiple Injuries and Fatalities in Pittsburgh

One person was killed and five others were injured in four separate shootings in Pittsburgh within just over 12 hours on Sunday. The police have not made any arrests in connection with the shootings. The incidents occurred in Downtown, Homewood South, and near the intersection of Federal Street and West North Avenue. Two men were critically injured in Homewood South, and a man was shot and killed while riding his bike. Another man was shot in the neck area on Kelly Street.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#deadly-shooting#homewood-south#kelly-street
crime2 years ago

Shadyside bank robbery suspect apprehended in East Liberty.

Rashon Coleman, 29, was arrested and charged with two counts of robbery and one count of theft by unlawful taking for stealing $25,045 from a PNC Bank in Shadyside. Coleman entered the bank and demanded money from the tellers, and the bank manager gave him $20,000 from the Teller Cash Recycler. Police found him shortly after in a FedEx Office on Centre Avenue with a plastic Aldi bag full of cash, and a bank teller identified him as the bank robber. Coleman was taken to Allegheny County Jail, where he was held on $100,000 bond.

via TribLIVE|
#arrest#bank-robbery#crime