pittsburgh-public-safety-data.csv

date,crime,zone,summary,pio
"July 23, 2021",Homicide,Zone 3,"At 6:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire in the 2100 block of S.18th Street in the area of Quarry Field, where kids were playing football. Responding officers reported that a possible victim was being driven from the scene in a white Ford vehicle. Police Chief Scott Schubert was driving up S.18th Street toward Quarry Field when he spotted a white vehicle travelling the other direction, skirting around stopped traffic. Chief Schubert pulled the vehicle over at S. 21st and Josephine Street to find a male victim in the passenger seat with gunshot wounds. Officers began CPR on the victim, taking turns doing chest compressions until medics arrived. The victim ultimately succumbed to his wounds. Homicide and Crime Scene Unit detectives processed evidence at both scenes. The driver of the vehicle provided a statement to police. The vehicle was towed to the Auto Squad for processing. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 21, 2019",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police Robbery Detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred at CoGo’s, located at 20 Bailey Avenue, on October 14 at 11 p.m. The female suspect demanded the cashier turn over all of the money from the register and threatened to harm her. The suspect is described as a thin female, about 5 feet 3 inches tall and approximately 30 years of age. At the time of the robbery she was wearing black coveralls with reflective stripes. Anyone with information about the suspect pictured below is asked to please call Pittsburgh Police Robbery Detectives at (412) 323- 7161.",Cara Cruz
"June 21, 2020",SWAT,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to the 700 block of Hazelwood Avenue around 10:40 a.m. Zone 4 officers were attempting to serve a warrant when a male inside became uncooperative behind a closed door. SWAT and negotiators was called in to assist officers. They were able to get him to open the door and communicate with the negotiator. The male was taken into custody without incident. The male was in the house alone and there were no reported injuries.,Maurice Matthew
"August 1, 2019",Burglary/Sexual Assault,Zone 4,"An arrest warrant has been issued for Robert Mitchell in connection with an incident in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh on July 5, 2019. Mitchell, 30, of Rankin PA was taken into custody by the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office last month on unrelated charges. He is now charged with multiple crimes including: Burglary, Criminal Attempt Rape, Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault, and Aggravated Indecent Assault. He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment on the current charges. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police would like to thank the University of Pittsburgh Police Department for its assistance in the investigation, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office for apprehending Mitchell, and the community for its cooperation. Original Blotter Post: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=152",Cara Cruz
"April 22, 2021",Missing child,All zones,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives need the public's help to locate a missing 11-year-old boy. Ronnell Miller was last seen in the Brighton Heights / Marshall Shadeland neighborhoods wearing a white jacket with black sleeves, grey pants and grey shoes at around 6 p.m. on April 22. Ronnell is 5'4"" tall, 110 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call SVU at (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"May 22, 2020",Drug Arrests,Pittsburgh/East McKeesport,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives arrested two men Thursday in Lawrenceville on drug charges after a weeks-long investigation. Narcotics and Vice detectives investigated multiple citizen complaints of suspicious activity at a home in the 400 block of 44th Street in Lawrenceville. After observing activity indicative of illegal drug sales, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and a second search warrant for a related residence in East McKeesport. Pittsburgh Police served the warrant Thursday in Lawrenceville and recovered crack cocaine, raw (uncut) heroin, and drug packaging materials. Pittsburgh Police detectives and East McKeesport Police then served the second search warrant and recovered a Glock .45 caliber pistol with an extended magazine and ammunition. Detectives arrested William Davis, 62, and Anthony Glover, 41, at the Lawrenceville residence. They face charges of possession of a controlled substance, intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal conspiracy. Glover also faces gun charges. Pittsburgh Police thank the public for their help in this investigation. When residents share information of suspicious activity, police solve crimes. These arrests might not have been possible without the public’s help. William Davis Anthony Glover",Chris Togneri
"November 13, 2020",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a 2-vehicle collision on the 8300 block of Frankstown Avenue around 10:45 p.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered the SUV with an entrapped driver. Medics extricated the male driver and transported him in critical condition. Witnesses on scene were able to extricate the pickup truck driver before the arrivial of first responders. The driver fled soon after exiting the vehicle. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene. Frankstown Avenue was closed in both directions from Dornbush Street to Standard Avenue.",Maurice Matthew
"May 29, 2019",Deceased Male,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in a camp on the 2000 block of Second Avenue around 2:45 p.m. Zone 2 officers and EMS located the male. Medics declared him dead at the scene. Police are investigating. Foul play is not suspected.,Chris Togneri
"November 19, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert around 5 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they located a business on the 6000 block of Penn Avenue that was struck by gunfire. A male was treated on scene for a cut received by flying glass. There were no other injuries from people in the area, or suspect descriptions The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"February 16, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of shots fired on the 600 block of E Ohio Street around 2:40 p.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they discovered a few buildings that were struck by gunfire, along with a pick-up truck. While officers were conducting their investigation, they were alerted to a male gunshot victim on the 1500 block of Monterey Street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition with gunshot wounds to the legs. There were no other victims. The 600 block of E Ohio Street was closed during the investigation but has since reopened. The Crime Scene Unit processed both scenes and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 24, 2019",Aggravated Assault,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers arrested a Baltimore man after he caused a disturbance at the Amtrak station Downtown and bit two police officers. Zone 2 officers responded to the station on the 1100 block of Liberty Avenue around 2:45 a.m. for a report of a disorderly male. The male had become irate after he asked an Amtrak employee for a cigarette and the employee did not have cigarettes. The male yelled at a ticket seller and punched the window separating them, then paced the lobby angrily while talking to himself. Officers told the male he had to leave the station, but the male refused to leave. When officers began escorting him outside, the male resisted. During a struggle, the male bit two officers. Officers deployed a taser on the male and eventually got him into custody. Deandre McCrary, 39, of Baltimore, Maryland was transported to the Allegheny County Jail on charges of aggravated assault (two counts), trespassing and resisting arrest. The officers who were bitten who treated and released at UPMC Mercy.",Chris Togneri
"April 6, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police officers responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 3000 block of Arlington Avenue on Monday, April 6, 2020 around 11:50 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 discovered a vehicle stuck by rounds along with two victims on the 3200 block of Arlington Avenue. The male and female stated they were shot at by another vehicle. The female suffered a gunshot wound to the face and chest. The male was struck in the left arm. Both victims were transported by medics in stable condition. There are no suspect descriptions or direction of flight. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 5, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a call for a possible gunshot victim on the 100 block Shetland Street just before 4 a.m. on July 5. Upon arrival, officers witnessed an unresponsive male lying in the street with suspected gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to the hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced deceased. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process the scene. Police continue to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"June 3, 2021",UCR Statistics,City Wide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its April 2021 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets city-wide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover from April 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. The stats show that overall crime incidents were down 20% from the month prior, however they rose 38% year-over-year. Overall crime incidents are also down almost 14% compared to the 5-year average for April. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes.",Maurice Matthew
"October 7, 2019",Fire,Zone 1,"Just before 1 a.m. on October 7, Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 and Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the intersection of Tony Dorsett Drive and W. General Robinson Street for a report of multiple portable toilets on fire. Fire Engine 32 arrived to extinguish the fire. When officers arrived on scene they found that seven toilets had been burned to the ground, while an eighth had been severely damaged, rendering it unusable. No one was hurt. The Fire Investigation Unit, which is made up of investigators from Pittsburgh Fire and detectives from Pittsburgh Police, was on scene to investigate the exact origin of the fire. Police arrested Kevin Bankhead, 31, of Pittsburgh not far from the scene. He is charged with: Criminal Mischief (2 counts), Arson/Dangerous Burning (1 count) and Defiant Trespasser (1 count). Bankhead is currently being held at Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"June 19, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue just after 12:30 p.m. Officers located two male victims with gunshot wounds and applied tourniquets to stem the bleeding. Medics transported both victims to the hospital in stable condition. Detectives from the Violent Crime and Crime Scene units responded to investigate. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"April 16, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert and 911 calls for shots fired on the 1800 block of the Boulevard of the Allies around 12:45 p.m. Per the initial investigation: Two vehicles were heading inbound on the Boulevard of the Allies when multiple shots were fired from at least one of the vehicles. Zone 2 officers found a disabled SUV that had been struck by bullets at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Gist Street. A driver and passenger in the vehicle were not injured. The second vehicle continued towards Downtown and has not been located. There are no known injuries. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"May 15, 2021",Rescue,Zone 6,"Shortly before 9 a.m., a Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer from Zone 6, spotted a vehicle along railroad tracks on the 2900 block of W Carson Street. The officer walked over noticed a male driver and female passenger inside of the vehicle. Police shutdown one lane of W Carson Street to traffic while checking on the victims. Pittsburgh EMS, and Pittsburgh Firefighters arrived on the scene to extricate the elderly couple inside. Medics from Rescue 1 and firefighters extricated the victims and carried them over the railing. Both were transported in stable condition to a local hospital to be evaluated. Police believe the vehicle may have entered the CSX rails from a service road in McKees Rocks.",Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2019",Criminal mischief,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police seek the public’s help in identifying two males wanted for theft and criminal mischief in Bloomfield in the early morning hours of Aug. 23. Anyone with information on the identities or whereabouts of the two males pictured below is asked to call Zone 5 Detectives at (412) 665-3605.,Chris Togneri
"January 24, 2020",Hit and Run,Zone 1,,Cara Cruz
"September 13, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Police and EMS responded to a male shot on the 1700 block of Arlington Avenue around 1:20 a.m. A Zone 3 officer was flagged down by a citizen and directed to a male in the driveway of the American Legion. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his side. The officer rendered aid and notified EMS. Medics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other reported injuries or suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"May 10, 2019",Protest,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to 911 calls from Whole Foods on the 5800 block of Centre Avenue for a report of protesters inside the store and customers unable to exit around 5:30 p.m. Officers from Zones 4 and 5 responded and protesters exited the store. The protest was peaceful. There were no arrests, injuries or incidents.",Chris Togneri
"September 24, 2020",Vehicle v Pedestrian,Zone 5,"-- As a result of witness cooperation, police were able to identify and locate the driver and her vehicle Thursday night. Rochell Brewton, 23, of East Hills will be charged via summons with causing an accident resulting in injury while not licensed. Note: The victim was a 35-year-old female. Original reports from the scene that the victim was 14 were incorrect. The victim suffered a concussion and was confused, but was transported in stable condition.",Chris Togneri
"July 27, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male stabbed around 11 p.m. on the 2600 block of Library Road. Zone 3 officers arrived, immediately encountered a large crowd outside a business, then observed a male with a stab wound in a parking lot. Police were alerted to a second stabbing victim on a nearby patio. A third victim was also found on scene. Medics arrived on scene and treated/transported all three victims. The victims were all males. One victim had a stab wound to his leg and was transported in stable condition. One victim had a stab wound to his back and was transported in stable condition. One victim had stab wounds to his hands and torso and was transported in critical condition. Police interviewed witnesses who said an altercation inside a local business escalated into a fight and stabbing outside the business. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"June 25, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for 10-rounds fired on the 1700 block of Belleau Drive around 12:35 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers arrived and found evidence of the shooting. While investigating the scene, police were notified of a gunshot victim that arrived to a nearby hospital by a private vehicle. The male victim was last listed in critical condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 26, 2019",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 responded to a ShotSpotter alert of shots fired in the area of Crucible Street and Woodlow Street just before 9:15 p.m. When they arrived on scene they discovered a male victim in his early 20's with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. GVI detectives and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"July 7, 2020",Carjacking,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police received a report of a robbery near the intersection of Wooster Street and Ishar Way around 9:10 p.m. Responding Zone 2 officers met with a delivery driver at the intersection. The driver states a suspect pointed a weapon at him. The suspect along with three others fled towards an unknown direction in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was located a little over 30-minutes later on the 1900 block Bedford Avenue with no occupants inside. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"August 17, 2019",Graffiti,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone Two responded to reports that two males were spray painting a structure at 3340 Liberty Avenue, the Iron City Brewing Company building, at 5:15 p.m. on August 17. When officers arrived on scene at the back of the building, they came across two males facing the wall with a spray paint can at the foot of one of the suspects. There was also a gallon bucket of light blue paint, a paint roller with light blue paint on it, and a white plastic bag full of spray paint cans right next to a fresh graffiti tag on the wall. When officers approached the males they noticed both had a large amount of light blue paint on their hands. When asked, they told the officers they found the paint. The two males were detained at the scene. When searched, each had more graffiti paraphernalia on his person. As officers tried to locate the building's owner, they discovered a third male hiding in the bushes. He told officers he was just sleeping, but he also had light blue paint on his hands, as well as a metal edging tool on his person. He was also detained. The building's owner expressed that he would like to file charges. Luke Montes, 29, of Providence, RI, Jesse Keating, 29, of Hardwick, NJ, and Kevin Mullane, 25, of Philadelphia, PA have each been charged with Criminal Mischief and Possessing Instruments of Crime.",Cara Cruz
"May 18, 2021",Fire,Zone 2,"UPDATE: 6/3/21 The Fire Investigation Unit has determined the cause of this fire to be a failure of the secondary phase of the Gulf Tower's electrical system, which is NOT part of Duquesne Light Company's infrastructure. ________________ Original Post: Just before 9:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a residential structure fire in the 4100 block of Main Street. The fire quickly escalated to three alarms. All of the residents managed to safely evacuate the building. There were exposures on both sides of the main fire building with some extension to one of the adjacent structures. Pittsburgh Police helped secure the area where large crowds had gathered. EMS was on scene, but there were no patient transports to the hospital and no injuries to firefighters. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause.",Cara Cruz
"April 22, 2020",1-Alarm Fire,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS and Fire responded to a reported structure fire on the 700 block of Lorenz Avenue around 4:15 a.m. When first responders arrived to the one-alarm fire, they witnessed fire in the front of the duplex home. An unresponsive female was removed by firefighters from inside. The victim was the only person in the house. Medics transported her to a local hospital in critical condition. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames.",Maurice Matthew
"May 16, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 5,"Just before 6:00 p.m. on May 16, a Pittsburgh Bureau of Police cruiser from Zone 5 collided with a civilian vehicle at the intersection of Washington Blvd. and Frankstown Avenue. The officer who was driving was treated at hospital for minor injuries. The female civilian driver was not injured, but was evaluated by EMS at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved. The Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of collision.",Cara Cruz
"October 27, 2021",Robbery,Zone 3,"23-year-old Dakota Face of Pittsburgh will face charges in connection with two business robberies in Zone 3 that occured within the last half of October. Just before 5 p.m. on October 19th, officers responded to a robbery in progress at a business in the 1900 block of Wharton Street on the South Side. The actor, indentified as Face, handed employees a note demanding money from the register .He left the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. No weapon was seen. On October 24th just before 2 p.m., Zone 3 officers responded to an armed robbery at a business in the 2100 block of Brownsville Road. The actor, also identified as Face, told the cashier he had a weapon and demanded the money in the register. He left with over $300. No weapon was seen. No injuries were reported in either robbery. Face will be charged with Robbery and Theft by Unlawful Taking. He is in the Allegheny County Jail.",Amanda Mueller
"March 20, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 2,"------------ Original post: Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to 9-1-1 calls for a stabbing inside McDonald’s in the 500 block of Liberty Avenue downtown just after 2 p.m. Responding officers and EMS attended to a 12-year-old male victim with a stab wound to the neck. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. An adult male suspect is in custody. Detectives from the Major Crimes and Crime Scene units are processing the scene, reviewing video evidence, and speaking with eyewitnesses. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"February 7, 2020",Attempted Robbery,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery at the 1300 block of Windermere Drive around 11:30 p.m. Zone 4 officers arrived and were met by a male victim who stated he was approached by two males while walking his dog. A gun was pointed at the victim but he had nothing to give up. The suspects were described as two males in dark clothing. The suspects fled and met up with a third suspect at the corner of Windermere Drive and Raymond Street. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"July 17, 2019",Aggravated Assault,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a call for a disorderly male inside X Shadyside, a gym located at 5608 Walnut Street, just after 9:30 p.m. on July 17. The call was later upgraded to a male with a weapon who was threatening people inside. Upon arriving on scene, officers spoke with complainants who worked at the gym. They stated that a male walked into the premises barefoot, smoking a cigarette, and demanded to see the owner. He stated that he was owed money. Employees told the male suspect that the owner was not at the gym. They say he then grew more irate and threatened them stating, ""I will blow this place up."" The male was asked to leave several times, but refused. One complainant said the male then pulled out a knife and lunged at a front desk employee, verbally threatening her. While holding the knife he demanded $100. More gym patrons and employees gathered to try to deescalate the situation. Asked again to put out his cigarette, the male extinguished it in an upholstered bench. One male employee attempted to negotiate with the male to put down the knife, eventually convincing him to place it on the ground. The male was later identified by the gym's owner as a former employee who had been fired. Police arrested Daniel Abebe, 56, of Pittsburgh. He faces multiple charges and is currently being held at Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"January 21, 2020",Stolen Vehicle / Vehicle Fire,Zone 3/ Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 received a report of a vehicle on fire on the 900 block of Eldora Place at around 8:30 p.m. When they arrived the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and an unknown person was spotted running from the scene. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire arrived to put out the blaze. There were no reports of injuries or exposure of the fire to nearby structures. Earlier in the evening the vehicle had been reported stolen from Zone 5. The Fire Investigations Unit will recover the vehicle for processing and will handle the investigation.,Cara Cruz
"September 15, 2020",Arrest,,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit have arrested the third suspect, 37-year-old Devon Thompson for in the shooting death of 1-year-old Zykier Young. Young was shot and killed as he slept in his bed in the 100 block of Rhine place on August 24. Thompson, turned himself into Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and was arrested for Criminal Homicide, Criminal Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Firearms not to be carried without a License.",Maurice Matthew
"June 19, 2020",Collision,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported vehicle and pedestrian collision at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Chauncey Drive around 3:15 a.m. Zone 2 officers arrived at the scene and were notified of woman stuck by a vehicle while in the street. The victim was taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. She was listed as critical condition. The vehicle remained at the scene but the driver fled the scene. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"November 4, 2019",Robbery,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to reports of an armed robbery of a business located on the 4900 block of Baum Blvd. around 12:40 a.m. When they arrived on scene, two male employees told them that two males wearing masks and hoods entered the store, pointed guns at them and forced them to open the cash register. One of the suspects grabbed the cash tray. The victims told police the suspects also wanted access to a safe, but that they did not know how to open it. The suspects then fled in an older model SUV with the cash register tray containing an undisclosed amount of money. Robbery detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"July 13, 2021",Missing person,All zones,"UPDATE: 8:36 a.m. 07/14/21 Kirill Matveev has returned home safely. Thank you to the media and the public for sharing the information. Original post: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help to find a missing 12-year-old boy. Kirill Matveev was last seen on July 12, 2021 at 4 p.m. in the 2300 block of Arlington Avenue wearing a yellow sweater, black jeans, and white and black Vans shoes. Matveev is approximately 5'7"", 140 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He is known to frequent the Arlington area. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"May 13, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 1400 block of Federal Street around 9:15 p.m. Shortly after, a male walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. He was admitted in stable condition. The Violent Crime Unit is investigating.",Chris Togneri
"April 19, 2021",Robbery,Zone 5,"Just before 11:45 p.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to reports of an armed carjacking in the 7300 block of Monticello Street. A pizza delivery driver told police he was making a delivery when two males approached him with a firearm and took off with his vehicle. Officers searched for the vehicle, which was spotted going between Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh. At one point officers observed it in the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue and engaged in a foot pursuit with one male after he fled the vehicle. They later caught up with a male believed to be one of the suspects. He was questioned and released. The vehicle was recovered and taken to the Auto Squad for processing. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 5, 2019",Shooting/Robbery,All Zones,"UPDATE : An arrest warrant has been issued for Treysaun Lockett-Tillman in connection with a shooting, as well as the robbery of a motor vehicle, that occurred on August 1, 2019 outside the Savoy Restaurant and Nightclub in the Strip District. Lockett-Tillman, 21, of the McKeesport area, faces multiple charges including Attempted Homicide and Robbery of a Motor Vehicle. He is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall with a thin build at approximately 160 pounds. Lockett-Tillman should be considered armed and dangerous.","If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Pittsburgh Bureau of Police GVI detectives at (412) 323-7800</p> <p>Original incident background:</p> <p><a href=""https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=204"">https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=204</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/6712_Lockette_-Tillman.jpg"" style=""height:375px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"August 25, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,PIttsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of a person shot in the 1900 block of Brownsville Road around 2 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a male victim with a graze wound to the stomach. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"May 24, 2019",Cardiac Arrest,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and EMS responded to a report of a woman in cardiac arrest on the 100 block of N Graham Street around 10:10 a.m. The female was found in a residence by roommates. Medics pronounced her deceased at 10:16 a.m. Police detectives are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"November 19, 2020",Homicide,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police homicide detectives are asking the public to be on the lookout for Terrence Washington, aka Terrence Zeppenfeldt. Washington/Zeppenfeldt, 36, of Pittsburgh is wanted for the murder of Makeida Thompson on November 10, 2020 in the 5700 block of Rippey Street. He faces charges of Criminal Homicide, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, and Persons Not to Possess. Anyone with information is asked to call Pittsburgh Police immediately at (412) 322- 7800 and ask for the Violent Crimes Unit. Original Incident Details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/978",Cara Cruz
"April 3, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police officers responded to Shotspotter alerts for the 600 block of Sherwood Avenue on Friday, April 3, 2020 around 9:10 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 discovered broken glass from a vehicle. Upon further investigations officers were informed of residential structures that were struck by rounds on the 500 block of Sherwood and 2900 block of Zephyr avenues. There were no reported injuries or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"May 10, 2020",Assault,Zone 2,Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to 9-1-1 call of a fight on the 300 block of Sixth Avenue around 2:30 p.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived they found a conscious male on the sidewalk. The victim states he was assaulted by a male after a confrontation. The victim had a cut on his head and complained of a leg injury. Medic 14 transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The male suspect was last seen headed towards Smithfield Street. Police are investigating,Maurice Matthew
"July 29, 2020",Vandalism/Riot,Zone 2,"DAAT investigators seek the public's assistance to identify the male featured in this series of photographs. He is suspected of contributing to the destruction of both a marked and an unmarked police vehicle during the May 30 protest downtown. During the demonstration he is seen wearing a white medical mask underneath a black and red bandana. He’s also wearing a denim jacket, blue jeans, Pirates hat, black leather gloves, New Balance shoes, and carrying an army green backpack. Anyone with information about this individual is asked to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"September 3, 2019",Structure Fire,Knoxville,"Pittsburgh Fire, Police and EMS responded to a report of a house on fire on the 200 block of Reifert Street around 11:40 a.m. The fire started in a house at 245 Reifert and spread to homes on both sides (at 243 and 247 Reifert). The fire grew to 5 alarms before firefighters got it under control around 1 p.m. Initial reports were that people were trapped on a roof and had to toss a toddler to Good Samaritans below. Medics evaluated and released three people, including the toddler. No civilians were injured. A police officer suffered an injured an ankle while trying to stop people from running back inside a burning home. The officer was treated at UPMC Mercy. Three firefighters were injured, including one who was transported to UPMC Mercy with a minor head injury and two who were treated on scene for heat exhaustion. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, will investigate the cause of the fire. UPDATE: The injuries now stand at eight with four transports. Two firefighters, one police officer and one civilian were transported. Two firefighters and two civilians were evaluated and released on scene.",Chris Togneri
"September 15, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers investigating a report of drug activity on Chauncey Street in the Hill District heard multiple shots fired nearby around 2:25 a.m. and responded. While investigating the shots fired, they heard more gunfire in the area. They then found a vehicle near the intersection of Wylie Avenue and Watt Street with a 36-year-old female inside. The woman had a wound to the side of her head, which could have been a grazing wound or the result of shrapnel. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"June 16, 2021",Collisions,Zone 1,"At around 5:40 p.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1, Fire and EMS responded to Route 28 at the 31st Bridge for a vehicle collision that set off a chain reaction. First responders on scene discovered that there had been three collisions involving a total of 9 vehicles. EMS Rescue 1 and multiple medic units responded. One patient was transported to the hospital in stable condition. There were no major injuries. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire cleaned up as many as 30 gallons of diesel fuel that had spilled. In addition to the initial collisions, a Zone 2 unit responding to the scene from the Strip District crossed the bridge with lights and sirens on and was struck by a civilian vehicle. There were no injuries to either the civilian or the officer, but the police vehicle had to be towed. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 2, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"of the scene, police were alerted to a walk-in gunshot wound victim at a local hospital. The victim was dropped off by a private vehicle. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. There were no other injuries or suspect descriptions. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 15, 2020",Homicide,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police continue to search for Terrence Washington, a homicide suspect in the shooting death of Makeida Thompson, an Allegheny County juvenile probation officer. On Nov. 10, Zone 5 officers responded to 9-1-1 calls for a person shot in the 5700 block of Rippey Street just after 11 a.m. Officers located Thompson, 32, inside a residence with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Washington, 36, who also goes by the name Terrence Zeppenfeldt is charged with homicide and firearm violations. Police urge anyone with knowledge of the homicide or of Washington’s whereabouts to contact Violent Crime Unit detectives at (412) 861-1845.",Chris Togneri
"January 6, 2020",Fire,Zone 4,Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 1-alarm residential structure fire on the 5600 block of 2nd Avenue in Hazelwood just after 7:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene the fire appeared to be contained to a semi-detached house on the east end of three row houses. The intial call indicated that there may be children in the house. Firefighters were able to very quickly able to determine that the occupants of the house were not inside. Firefighters had already ensured that the residents had been safely evacuated from the other two houses. The fire was deemed to be under control before 8:15 a.m. The fire did not spread to the two other houses. No residents or firefighters were hurt. Pittsburgh EMS and Police were also on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.,Cara Cruz
"September 21, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Police from Zone 5 responded to Lemington Avenue just past Lincoln Avenue for reports of an individual who was shot just before 11:30 p.m. Officers located a male victim who was shot in the leg. He was conscious and talking when medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Around the same time, police received information that a second male victim arrived at a local hospital by private means in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the chest. Violent Crimes Unit detectives and the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to investigate and process evidence from both scenes, which are related. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"March 31, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,"Police from Zone 3 and EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Monastery Street and St. Thomas Street at around 2:45 p.m. on March 31 for a collision involving three vehicles. When they arrived on scene they located a male victim who had been driving his vehicle when he suffered a medical emergency. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition where he passed away a short time later. His wife was in the passenger seat. She was evaluated at the hospital for possible injuries. One parked and unoccupied vehicle was struck, while a second vehicle was hit when the victim's vehicle reversed into it. The male driver of that vehicle was not injured. The Collision Investigation Unit was called to the scene. The investigation has been turned back over to zone officers.",Cara Cruz
"July 3, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of shots fired on the 7200 block of Frankstown Avenue around 11:40 p.m. Zone 2 officers found a woman with a gunshot wound to the arm. Medics transported her to a local hospita in stable condition. Police are investigating. UPDATE: A woman walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm shortly after midnight. Accoring to the initial investigation, shots were fired around the same time as the above shooting near Frankstown and Newman Way. At this time, it is too soon to determine if the shootings are connected. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 5, 2021",Kidnapping,All zones,"UPDATE: 11/06/21 10:23 a.m. Delon Napper has been found safe in Detroit. Troy Graham-Napper was arrested by Michigan State Police on a warrant for Interfering with Custody and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the Michigan State Police Fugitive Response team for their work on this case. Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 7100 block of Idlewild Street around 7:30 p.m. for reports that a juvenile male had been taken from his mother's home by a known person who does not have custody of the child. Eight-year-old Delon Napper is described as 4 feet 3 inches tall with a thin build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black sweatsuit and white t-shirt traveling in a gray Subaru SUV with Michigan plates and a possible plate number of DWN6016. The vehicle may be heading to Detroit. Delon is with his father's girlfriend, Auja Pettyway, 31, and possibly his father, Troy Graham-Napper, 31. All pictured below. If you have any information please call 9-1-1 immediately.",Cara Cruz
"February 13, 2020",Multi-Vehicle Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 4500 block of Stanton Avenue for reports of a vehicle collision involving multiple vehicles just after midnight. Upon arrival, responding officers observed four parked vehicles that had differing degrees of damage and a Green Jeep that was stopped in the center of the right lane on the street. Officers administered standard field sobriety tests to the male driver of the Jeep after smelling a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The driver did not pass the tests and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to Zone 6 to be breathalyzer-tested. Joshua Niese, 37, of Pittsburgh is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.",Cara Cruz
"August 26, 2020",Pedestrian Hit and Run,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police detectives from Zone 4 are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run incident with a pedestrian who is pregnant. On August 20 at approximately 4:20 p.m., a female walking southbound on the sidewalk on East End Avenue was waiting to cross the street inside a crosswalk at Tuscarora Street when she observed a Ford Mustang that appeared to be slowing down at the stop sign, allowing her to cross. The female says she stepped into the crosswalk, but instead of stopping, the vehicle struck her with enough force to push her up on the hood of the car. When it stopped she fell off and struck her head on the pavement. She told police a male driver exited briefly and yelled at her. When she told him she was going to call police, the male got back into the vehicle and turned left on to East End Avenue toward Brashear Street at a high rate of speed. The vehicle is described by two witnesses as a Gray Ford Mustang with black racing stripes, like the one pictured below. The driver is described as between 20 to 30 years of age. A female with long hair was in the vehicle’s passenger seat. Anyone with information is asked to call Zone 4 detectives at (412) 422-6520.",Cara Cruz
"May 8, 2019",,,: Alicia George,
"November 26, 2019",Unusual,Zone 3,"Just after 1 p.m. there was a 911 call to 2729 S. 18th Street, St. Michael's Cemetery, for a male who had been pinned by a tombstone. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 were first on scene to find a 47-year-old male who was on the ground underneath a tombstone that is estimated to weigh about 400 pounds. The stone was sitting on his back from underneath his head, down to his abdomen. His head and lower body were not impacted. Two police officers and another male, a civilian, were able to lift it off of the man, who was conscious and breathing. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire measured his vital signs until EMS arrived. The man was visting the cemetery with his mother when he lost his balance and he grabbed on to the tombstone, which toppled onto him. His mother says he has special needs and is primarily non-verbal, but EMS was able to assess his condition using various tests. He had suffered some minor bruising and was transported to Mercy Hospital in stable condtion.",Cara Cruz
"June 8, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit seeks the public's assistance in locating a missing 74-year-old male with medical issues. Leslie Lampkin is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a black suit with dress shoes, and possibly carrying a briefcase when he was last seen. Lampkin uses public transportation frequently and he could be in East Liberty, Mount Oliver, or the North Side. He was last seen on June 8 at 4:00 p.m. leaving the Saloon on the 1600 block of Brownsville Road with an unknown older male. If seen, please call 911 or SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"September 3, 2021",Shooting/Homicide,Zone 6,"UPDATE: 10:27 a.m. 09/04/21 Police arrested Darrell Mutzig, 37, of Pittsburgh. He's charged with Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Assault. Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to 9-1-1 calls for a male shot on the 1000 clock of Hampshire Avenue just before 11 p.m. Officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest and rendered aid until medics arrived. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later pronounced deceased. Not long after the initial shooting, police received reports of a male with a gun on nearby Alton Street. Two males at that location were taken to police headquarters for questioning. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 30, 2019",Stabbing/Domestic,Zones 1 &amp; 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to UPMC Mercy Hospital on November 30 for a male stabbing victim who had arrived there in critical condition by private means just after 4:30 a.m. Upon further investigation by detectives in the Violent Crimes Unit, it was learned the male's injuries were incurred during an earlier dispute inside an apartment on the 200 block of Heinz Street on the city’s North Side. During that altercation, a female victim also received injuries. After consultation with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, police have arrested two people believed to be mutual combatants in this incident. Shalaya Briston, 24, of Munhall, PA was arrested and has been charged with Criminal Attempt Homicide and Aggravated Assault. In addition, police have arrested Terrelle Pryor, 30, of Pittsburgh, PA. He faces a charge of Simple Assault. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police understands there is a heightened level of interest in this case, but Police will not be conducting interviews or holding a news conference at this time. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=401",Cara Cruz
"January 11, 2021",Missing Person,All zones,"UPDATE (Jan. 12 at 6:46 p.m.): Jamiyah has been located and safely returned home. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking for the public's help to locate a missing juvenile female. Jamiyah Green, 12, was last seen in the Carrick area on January 11 around 1 p.m. and may be in the East End of Pittsburgh. She was wearing light-colored jeans and black boots with fur. She was carrying a gray/black bookbag. She is 5'6"", 135 pounds and has black eyes and short black hair. If you have any information about Jamiyah Green's whereabouts, please contact police at (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"October 23, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 calls for two people shot at the intersection of E Carson and S 17th streets around 11:50 p.m. Responding Zone 3 officers and medics discovered two males with gunshot wounds. EMS transported the victims in stable and serious conditions to area hospitals. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction. E Carson Street was closed to pedestrians and traffic from S 14th to S 17th Street. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"August 10, 2020",SWAT,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the 3000 block of Glen Mawr Street just after 5 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found shell casings in the rear of a residence. Officers made verbal hails for anyone inside the house to come out. Those who did were largely uncooperative with police. SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. They conducted a sweep of the residence and confirmed that there were no victims and that no one else was inside. Witnesses were questioned at the scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"January 30, 2021",Collision,Zone 1,"Police, Fire and EMS responded to a head-on two-vehicle collision involving a wrong way driver on Route 28 southbound near the E. Ohio Street exit just after 7:15 a.m. When first responders arrived on scene they found one vehicle in flames. The male driver of that vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The female passenger of the second vehicle was also pronounced deceased and the male driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Route 28 southbound was closed to traffic between the 31st Bridge and E. Ohio Street. The Collision Investigation Unit was on scene and will be investigating the exact cause of the collision.",Cara Cruz
"March 9, 2020",Vehicle vs Pedestrian,Zone 2,,Chris Togneri
"November 30, 2021",Vehicle vs. Pedestrian,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at Shady Avenue and Beacon Street around 3:50 p.m. Officers on scene spoke with a 31-year-old male who was walking in the crosswalk when he was struck. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition with hip and arm pain. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"June 22, 2019",Homicide,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1, as well as members of the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to reports of a male stabbed in the 2100 block of Perrysville Avenue at 7:05 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male inside a residence with stab wounds to the upper chest area, bleeding heavily. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Maneca Pressley",Cara Cruz
"February 21, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 calls for a male shot on the 2700 block of Penn Avenue around 9:10 p.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they discovered a male with a gunshot wound to the head. Officers rendered aid until medics arrived.",Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.
"November 16, 2019",Arrest warrant,Zone 3,"UPDATE/CORRECTION: A previous entry stated Smith's age as 22. He is 23. Pittsburgh Police VCU detectives have issued an arrest warrant in connection with a November 14 double shooting on the 1900 block of Westmont Street in Carrick. Cody Smith, 23, of Pittsburgh is wanted for Criminal Attempt Homicide and Aggravated Assault. He faces multiple other charges. If you have any information call police at (412) 323-7151. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=380",Cara Cruz
"June 8, 2020",Collision,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to Route 65 near the McKees Rocks Bridge for a collision between a motorcycle and vehicle just before 5:45 p.m. When they arrived on scene the female motorcycle victim was found unresponsive. She was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle had been pulling out of a driveway onto Route 65 when the motorcyclist, travelling northbound, hit the bumper of his vehicle. Neither he nor his passenger were injured and there were no signs of driver impairment. The Collision Investigation Unit processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 14, 2019",Undetermined,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, Fire and Police responded to reports of an unresponsive boy on a playing field at Chartiers Avenue and Middletown Way just before 7:40 p.m. When they arrived they found a 13-year-old boy who had been playing football and collapsed while running off the field. He was transported to Children’s Hospital by EMS where he was later pronounced deceased. Police processed the scene due to the boy’s young age and the fact that this was an undetermined death. There are no further details to provide at this time. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office.",Cara Cruz
"June 15, 2020",Assault of Police Animal,Zone 2,"The Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce (DAAT) comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, continues to analyze video, photos, and information in an effort to identify individuals who committed criminal acts during the primarily peaceful demonstrations in the city. The male shown in these photographs is suspected of striking and pushing a horse from the Pittsburgh Police Mounted Unit during the Saturday, May 30 protests downtown. Anyone with information is asked to contact the taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the taskforce. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"July 10, 2021",Firearm discharge,Zone,"On July 10, a Pittsburgh Police officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Uxor Way and Sarah Street at around 1:25 a.m. When the officer stopped the vehicle, two males exited. The officer gave verbal commands for the driver and passenger to remain inside the vehicle. The individuals fled on foot down Uxor Way. A brief foot pursuit of the driver occurred. During the foot pursuit, an officer discharged his duty weapon one time. There were no injuries. The suspect was arrested and charged with escape and various traffic violations. A firearm and an undisclosed quantity of narcotics were recovered during a search of the vehicle. Additional charges may be filed. Police are still searching for the passenger who fled the scene. The vehicle was towed to be processed by the Auto Squad. Per departmental policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave. At this time the investigation is preliminary and ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 22, 2020",Missing Juvenile,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance to help locate a missing juvenile male. Jordan Boyd, 11, is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, around 110 pounds, with Black hair, and Brown eyes. He was last seen October 22nd in the Knoxville neighborhood around 3 p.m. wearing black shirt with bleach marks on the front. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call SVU at (412)-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"January 14, 2021",River Rescue,Ohio River,"UPDATE: The male pulled from the Ohio River has been pronounced dead. His identity and the cause/manner of death will be released by the Medical Examiner's Office. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh River Rescue responded to a report of a male in the Ohio River near the West End Bridge shortly after 1 p.m. River Rescue located a 35-year-old man, pulled him into the boat and immediately began CPR. They transported him to the River Rescue boathouse near PNC Park, where waiting medics took him to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating. Pittsburgh River Rescue is made up of EMS certified rescue divers and Pittsburgh Police boat operators.",Chris Togneri
"December 9, 2019",Shooting,Zone 4,Just before 8 p.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to UPMC Presbyterian for a male who arrived at the hospital by private means with a gunshot wound to the hand. When responding officers spoke with the victim he said he was on Larimer Avenue behind Target on the 6200 block of Penn Avenue when he heard gunshots. He told police he realized he had been shot in the hand so he flagged down a car to take him to the hospital. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"August 24, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Just after 12:30 a.m., Zone 2 officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for five rounds fired in the 2200 block of Webster Avenue. Once in the area, responding units located a male victim outside with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Detectives from Violent Crimes are investigating. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"March 3, 2021",SWAT Callout,Banksville,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a 9-1-1 report of an abduction in process on the 300 block of Bausman Street around 2:55 p.m. Shortly thereafter, police located a vehicle associated with the alleged abduction on the 1000 block of Banksville Road. SWAT was summoned to the scene. The alleged victim and alleged actors were quickly located. No one was injured. Per the initial investigation: Several people rented several rooms in two neighboring hotels on Banksville. Several people associated with the rooms had warrants for their arrest. Multiple people were detained for questioning. Police continue to investigate. NOTE: This entry will be updated when additional information is available.",Chris Togneri
"June 13, 2019",Corruption of Minor,Squirrel Hill,": At least one media outlet identified a nearby children’s care center, Bright Light Academy, as the facility where Reading volunteered. Bright Light NEVER was associated with Reading. He never worked there, volunteered there or had any association with the center. Bright Light is in a a completely different building from where Reading worked. Reading is being charged for an incident in which he was in a home with a woman and her children. Reading later violated a no contact order with the family. If anyonen else has had a concerning experience with Reading, please call the Sex Assault/Family Crisis Unit at 412 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"November 26, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue for a Shotspotter alert, followed by a 9-1-1 call, for multiple rounds fired. While investigating on scene, officers learned that a male victim had arrived at the hospital by private vehicle just after midnight with multiple gunshot wounds to the face and one to the back. Police verified with medical staff that he was in stable condition. No other victims were located. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to investigate and process evidence. There are no suspects or arrests at this time. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"March 11, 2020",Vehicle Crash,Zone 2,"No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Deputy Chief around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Chatham Square. Per the initial investigation: The Deputy Chief was driving a marked Fire vehicle on Fifth towards Downtown to respond to a report of smoke in a building when he drove into the intersection. He entered the intersection against a red light but with his sirens and lights engaged. The other driver did not see or hear the Fire vehicle and crashed into the side of it. The Deputy Chief was not injured. Medics checked the second driver, who refused transport and also was not injured. Both vehicles were towed. Zone 2 Police are investigating the crash.",Chris Togneri
"August 6, 2020",Fraud,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police took a theft by deception report on August 1st. A woman reported to Zone 5 officers that she received a call from a male claiming to be her grandson. The individual also pretended to be a detective and requested the woman send $7,000 for bail. The victim, thinking this was her actual grandson, sent money through FEDEX as requested by the fraudster. The victim later contacted her grandson to verify he received the money. The grandson stated that he has never been arrested and did not request money. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police would like to remind residents that police will not call to request money. Concerned citizens should contact local authorities if they have any questions about the legitimacy of an arrested individual and their bond. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"May 24, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to shots fired in the 700 block East Warrington Avenue just after 1:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a window had been shot at several times at a business. There were no victims. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"July 25, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to reports of a disturbance inside a residence in the 3000 block of Bergman Street just after 11 p.m. The call was later updated to say a male had been shot in the leg and was being driven to the hospital by private means. Responding officers stopped the vehicle near Station Square Drive and W. Carson Street. Medics arrived to stabilize the victim and transport him to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"September 16, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a car versus motorcycle crash near the intersection of Kelly Street and North Dallas Avenue around 9:40 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 5 found a male who had been riding an off-road motorcycle badly injured from a collision with a vehicle. Medics transported the male to UPMC Presbyterian, where he was pronounced dead. No one in the vehicle was injured. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to process the scene. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"October 4, 2021",Fire,Brighton Heights,"Just before 10 a.m. on October 4th, 2021 Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm fire at a home on the 1100 block Flora Street in Brighton Heights. The home is a duplex with all units occupied. Investigators determined the fire started outside the right unit of the building. Residents self-evacuated and there were no injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit is working on determining the cause.",Amanda Mueller
"December 27, 2019",Roof Fire,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 911 call of a structure fire at the 6400 block of Frankstown Avenue around 4:50 p.m. When Firefighters arrived on scene, they found fire coming from the roof in the rear of the building. Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire. The roof was under construction and a worker was able to escape without injury. Zone 5 officers closed Frankstown Avenue between Paulson Avenue and Enterprise Street until fire vehicles left the scene. The Fire Investigations Unit will investigate the cause of the fire.",Maurice Matthew
"December 11, 2020",HazMat Response,Strip District,"The City of Pittsburgh Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team responded to a report of a strong gas odor outside Consumer Fresh Produce Inc. at 1 21st Street in the Strip District. After inspecting the building, which is a large cold storage facility, HazMat determined it sustained an ammonia leak on the roof, resulting in a strong odor in the area. The leak does not present a hazard. However, the odor will linger -- especially at night when cooler air sinks to the ground -- until the leak is fixed. Building management is on scene and arranging for a contractor to fix the leak. Pittsburgh HazMat, established in 1986, is a joint effort between the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS.",Chris Togneri
"October 3, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 7200 block of Frankstown Avenue just after 3:15 p.m. Responding officers on scene discovered a male victim who had suffered a gunshot wound to the back. He was transported to the hospital by medics in critical condition. A female victim who received a gunshot wound to the foot was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Witnesses say a fight broke out on the sidewalk within a group of about 25 people and two suspects began shooting at each other. There are no suspect descriptions at this time. The Crime Scene Unit is gathering and processing evidence at the scene. Homicide, Violent Crime Unit, and GVI detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 2, 2020",Vehicle and Pedestrian Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a reported vehicle that struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and N Dithridge Street, around 9:40 a.m. First responders were alerted to a 94-year-old woman on the street. The victim complained of a leg injury. Medics transported the victim to UPMC Presbyterian serious condition. The driver of the Access bus remained on the scene. Fifth Avenue was closed between N Bellefield Avenue and N Craig Street. Fifth Avenue was reopened around 2-hours later. There were no other injuries and police are investigating the cause of the collision.",Maurice Matthew
"February 12, 2020",Unresponsive,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and Police responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the woods at the end Goodman Street around 12 p.m. A group of dog walkers noticed the male on the ground along the walking trail and called 9-1-1. First responders found him about 1200 feet from the end of Goodman Street. Medics determined the male was deceased. Cause and manner of death will come from the Medical Examiner's office. Foul play is not suspected. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"November 8, 2021",Fire,Manchester,"Just after 10:30 a.m. on November 8th, 2021 Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a fire at Bidwell Hi-Rise on Sheffield Street in the Manchester neighborhood. The high-rise plan was implemented and the third and fourth floors were evacuated. By 11:00 a.m., the fire was under control. The source was a dryer on the third floor. No injuries were reported and there was no significant damage to the building.",Amanda Mueller
"July 10, 2019",SHooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire on the 2100 block of Rhine Street around 2:55 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 1 found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"October 15, 2021",Arrest,Zone 6,,Cara Cruz
"March 25, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone one responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue just before 12:15 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they observed spent shell casings in the parking lot across the street from Rumerz Sports Bar and Grill. One of the rounds struck Rumerz itself, penetrating a window. There were no victims located. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"February 14, 2021",Aggravated Assault,Zone 2,"Just after 12:30 a.m., a male approached a Pittsburgh Police officer inside his parked vehicle located at 600 Liberty Avenue, asked to file a police report, and then began punching the window multiple times. When the officer exited the vehicle, the male then hit the officer in the chest. While the officer scuffled with the male and called for backup, he dropped the keys to his vehicle. Another officer arrived and deployed his taser to subdue the suspect. The male was arrested and taken to be cleared medically before being transported to Allegheny County Jail, where they found the officer's keys in the suspect's pockets. He was charged with Aggravated Assault, Theft By Unlawful Taking, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.",Cara Cruz
"June 24, 2019",Graffiti/Vandalism,Zone 5,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police learned today of the defacement to a memorial of one of its fallen officers, Paul Sciullo, outside the Bloomfield home of his parents, Sue and Max Scuillo. “On behalf of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the City of Pittsburgh I’m saddened to hear of the vandalism at the Scuillo home…the home of one of our fallen officers,” said Police Chief Scott Schubert. “It’s a shame that Paul gave his life protecting the City of Pittsburgh with his brother officers 10 years ago, to have somebody deface his memorial at the home of his parents, the son who they grieve every day.” Schubert said Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers are actively investigating this incident and will hold accountable whoever is responsible for this crime. The Scuillo family told police they’re doing okay, but were very hurt by the damage to Paul’s memorial. Police officers did not allow their fallen brother’s family to suffer alone, arriving to thoroughly clean the sign today and return it to its original state. Anyone who may have any information about this incident is asked to call Zone 5 police at (412) 665-3605.",Cara Cruz
"March 26, 2020",Armed Robbery,Zone 4,,Cara Cruz
"August 17, 2020",Arrest,All Zones,"During the August 15, 2020 “Civil Saturdays” demonstration in the city, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police arrested a protester at around 5 p.m. in Oakland. Matthew Cartier, 25, of Pittsburgh was subsequently charged with Failure to Disperse, Disorderly Conduct, and Obstruction of Highways and Other Public Passageways. Cartier was arrested by Pittsburgh Police officers in plainclothes, driving an unmarked police vehicle bearing municipal government license plates. Officers were wearing their police badges and identified themselves as Pittsburgh Police when they arrested Cartier. The arrest was made away from the main body of the protest which was stopped at an intersection about a block away. On Sunday, August 16, the Mayor’s Office and Public Safety held a news conference to address questions about the manner in which the arrest took place. During the news conference, Sergeant Donald Mitchell with the Pittsburgh Police Civil Affairs Unit, explained that Cartier was warned that he would be arrested if he did not stop unnecessarily blocking an intersection where there were no protesters. Mitchell said, “He refused, not on one occasion but on several occasions, saying that he does not listen to police.” Cartier was also earlier warned by another Motorcyle Unit officer to stop stepping in front of vehicles and directing traffic during the protest. Commander Ed Trapp, who heads the Special Deployment Division, explained why police effectuated what he called “a low-visibility” arrest of Cartier. “When high-visibility stuff takes place with these marches, it tends to attract a crowd and incite things further,” said Trapp. Pittsburgh Public Safety fully supports the right of peaceful assembly afforded to all Americans under the First Amendment. It will continue to balance those rights with the safety of all citizens during ongoing demonstrations in Pittsburgh. Mayor Peduto issued a statement today banning the use of such tactics during peaceful demonstrations. His full statement is below. https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/4235",Cara Cruz
"May 31, 2019",Car Crash with Injury,North Side,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a report of a car into a house on the 00 block of Beckfield Street around 11:15 a.m. First Responders found a car with two occupants that had driven through a fence on Rhine Street, down a hill and over a retaining wall, and then struck the rear side of a home. The male driver was out of the car, alert and speaking. EMS transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The female passenger was uninjured. Two people inside the home were also uninjured. According to the initial investigation, the male driver might have suffered a medical episode causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Investigators from PLI were on scene to inspect the home and its stability. Police are investigating but no charges or citations are expected.",Chris Togneri
"November 15, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of two people shot on the 2000 block of Brownsville Road around 10:30 p.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered one gunshot victim in the rear of a structure on the 2000 block of Brownsville Road. Medics transported the male victim to a local hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced deceased after arriving to the hospital. A second victim was not located at the scene. There were no suspect descriptions. Mobile Crime Unit and Violent Crime Unit processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"November 4, 2020",Shooting DOA,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired in the 5700 block of Jackson Street just before 8:10 p.m. Officers located a male victim shot inside the driver's seat of a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An unoccupied vehicle nearby also sustained damage from the gunfire. There were no other victims on scene. The Violent Crime and Mobile Crime units arrived to process evidence. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner transported the deceased male to the ME's Office. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"June 12, 2019",Stolen Vehicle,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 spotted a stolen vehicle in East Liberty on Penn Avenue near Highland Avenue just before 10:45 a.m. The vehicle had reportedly been used in a number of robberies of businesses in Turtle Creek, West Miffilin and Braddock. When the police cruiser came near the suspect vehicle, the driver immediately fled at a high speed. Police then activated lights and sirens and pursued the vehicle for about 10 blocks before the pursuit ended in a collision between the police cruiser and the suspect vehicle on Penn Avenue at Negley Avenue. Police arrested a male and a female from the suspect vehicle. There were no injuries to occupants of either the police or the suspect vehicle. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"December 31, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive around 1:30 p.m. A responding Zone 2 officer discovered a male gunshot victim at the corner of Chauncey Drive and Bedford Avenue. She applied a tourniquet to the victim’s right arm. A second gunshot victim was located inside a building on 2500 Chauncey drive. The male suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both victims were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no suspect descriptions or direction of flight. The Crime Scene Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"December 21, 2019",Carjacking,Zone 5,,Chris Togneri
"August 12, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Just after 1 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of a person shot off of Fort Duquesne Blvd. between Sixth and Seventh Streets Downtown. Responding officers located an adult male victim in an alley with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers equipped with life-saving gauze administered first aid until paramedics arrived. EMS transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition. A short time later Pittsburgh Police stopped a vehicle on the South Side. Two individuals from that vehicle were taken to police headquarters to be questioned. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence on scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 26, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,,Maurice Matthew
"August 9, 2021",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, and EMS responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Brushton Avenue and Hamilton Avenue just before 1:30 a.m. Arriving police units, Engine 17, and Medic 19 aided a female passenger who was ejected from one of the vehicles. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where she was later pronounced deceased.",</p> <p>The Collision Investigation Unit processed the scene.</p> <p>The investigation is ongoing.</p> <strong
"May 24, 2020",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were called to the 4800 block of Penn Avenue just after 3 a.m. for a verbal domestic dispute inside an apartment. SWAT and negotiators were called to the scene out of an abundance of caution. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect inside, with negative results. Limited entry to the residence was eventually made with a key provided to police. The suspect surrendered without incident a little over an hour after the incident began.",Cara Cruz
"August 3, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 received a Shotspotter alert of shots fired in the 200 block of Arabella Street around 4 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found evidence of gunfire on the porch of a residence and also on the street. The house was open, but there was no one inside. Shortly after, police were alerted that a male victim had been dropped off at a local hospital by private means. He arrived in critical condition with two gunshot wounds to the chest. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 10, 2020",SWAT,Zone 6,"Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for dispute on the 900 block of Wilhem Street around 9:10 p.m. When Zone 6 officers arrived, they were met by an adult male who stated his father assaulted him with a knife. Officers observed cuts on the victims arm and chest. The victim was checked by medics, but refused treatment. The suspect barricaded himself inside of the home shortly after officers arrived. SWAT was called as an abundance of caution. Negotiators encouraged the suspect to safely exit the residence after speaking with him for over an hour. The suspect surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.",Maurice Matthew
"February 24, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire on the 200 block of N. Aiken Avenue around 8:20 p.m. Zone 5 officers found multiple homes struck by gunfire, but no victims. About an hour later, an adult male walked into a local hospital with multiple gunshots to his lower body. The male was admitted in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"July 16, 2019",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers on routine patrol in Zone Five observed a known male with multiple active warrants for his arrest near Tioga Street just after 4:30 pm. When officers attempted to take the male into custody he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers observed the male entering a home located in the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue. Due to the male’s history of gun violence, the safety of whoever might be in the home, and the safety for the growing number of people gathering on the street, members of the SWAT and Tactical Negotiations teams were called in to assist and establish contact with the male.",
"March 6, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 200 block of Oak Hill Drive around 7:45 p.m. When Zone 2 arrived, they discovered evidence that a shooting occurred. Three vehicles and one building were struck by the gunfire. During officers initial investigation, they were notified of a gunshot victim inside an apartment on the 2200 block of Bentley Drive. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and proceeded the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 22, 2021",Assault,Zone 4,"Original incident details: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police have taken two reports of assaults in Squirrel Hill this morning. The first male reported he was verbally assaulted by an unknown male near the intersection of Murray Avenue and Nicholson Street around 6 a.m. The victim reported a male shouted anti-Semitic comments at him. Around the same time, another victim reported a male on Nicholson Street confronted him. The second victim stated a male fitting a similar description, yelled profanities at him, but did not make any physical or verbal threats. Both victims were not injured. The suspect is described as a male between five feet, eight inches tall and six feet, three inches tall wearing black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 30, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter alert of multiple rounds fired in the 2300 block of Cobden Street at approximately 6:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim with several gunshot wounds outside behind a residence. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in critical condition. The residence is privately owned and was being rented out to guests. Police learned some sort of gathering or party was taking place during the night that extended into the morning hours. Three people were detained for questioning.They are not considered suspects at this time. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"January 11, 2020",Vehicle Crash,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a one-vehicle crash in the West End Circle (100 block of Steuben Street) around 12:30 p.m. The male driver of the vehicle (solo occupant) crashed into a wall. Medics transported the male to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition. Collision Investigators responded and will determine the cause of the crash. The West End Circle is fully cleared and open to traffic.",Chris Togneri
"November 27, 2020",Shooting,Zone 4,Just after 1 a.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded for a male gunshot victim who was driven to the hospital by private means. The male had suffered wounds to the hip and leg. He told police he was shot in the 400 block of Enright Court in Zone 5. Hospital security recovered a firearm from the vehicle used to drive the victim to the hospital. It was towed to the Auto Squad for processing by the Mobile Crime Scene Unit. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"December 31, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"UPDATE 1 (Oct. 15, 2020 -- 8:45 a.m). The victim in this incident has been pronounced deceased in the hospital. The investigation is ongoing. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter activation for shots fired in the 1200 block of N. Franklin Street around 7:45 p.m. While officers were in the area trying to locate a scene and possible victims, they received information that a male had arrived at the hospital by private means in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. Detectives with the Violent Crime Unit are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"June 1, 2021",Collision,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a vehicle down an embankment at the intersection of Woodville Avenue and Minnotte Square around 8:40 a.m. Police officers from Zone 6 located the vehicle in the creek with the driver inside. EMS rescuers and firefighters made their way down to the vehicle, where they extricated the female driver. A juvenile passenger was able to climb out of the vehicle, and up the embankment on his own. First responders assisted the driver up the hill to waiting medics. the driver and passenger did not complain of injuries, but were taken to local hospitals to be evaluated. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 9, 2019",Assault,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 responded to reports of an assault in the 600 block of Hillsboro Street just before 1:00 p.m. on July 9. When officers arrived they met with an adult male victim who was observed to have a small bump on the back of his head and abrasions to his right elbow and right knee. He refused medical treatment on scene. The victim told police he was walking from the PAT bus station on Chartiers Avenue when he noticed a male and female walking behind him. The victim says the pair followed him up a walkway onto Hillsboro Street when the female struck him in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground. The victim told police the male joined in the attack and the pair then struck him several times before he was able get away. The victim also stated that the suspects then walked up the street and entered the Family Dollar on Sheraden Blvd. before being picked up in a gray Ford SUV driven by a female. The male and female suspects involved in the alleged assault are described as being between 15-18 years old. The female is described as having a medium build, wearing a red top and black pants. The male is described as wearing a tan top. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"October 24, 2021",Shooting,Lincoln-Lemington,"Just after 2:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers in Zone 5 responded to a shots fired call near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Lemington Avenue. A male with a gunshot would to the torso was found at the scene, and officers rendered aid. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made at this time.",Amanda Mueller
"February 26, 2020",Hit and Run,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS along with Zone 5 officers responded to cyclist versus a vehicle at the intersection of Baum Boulevard and South Negley Avenue around 8:15 p.m. Medics attended to a conscious and alert female bicyclist. The victim stated she was struck by white colored vehicle that did not stop. The victim was transported to a local hospital for observations in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"September 5, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were alerted to a male gunshot victim who walked into a local hospital just after 8:30 p.m. The male received three gunshot wounds to the shoulder and back area. He arrived in stable condition. When responding officers spoke with the victim he provided conflicting accounts of where the incident occurred. Police continue to search for a crime scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"May 18, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male stabbing victim on the 300 block of Orchard Place around 12:30 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 found a 34-year-old male victim with a stab wound to his chest. He was conscious when EMS transported him to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Per the initial investigation, the victim and his brother had an argument that tuned physical. The brother stabbed the victim and then fled the area. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating",Chris Togneri
"October 14, 2020",Fire,Zone 1,"The Fire Investigation Unit responded to a call for a possible incendiary device thrown through the window of a residential structure in the 1300 block of Superior Avenue at 12:50 a.m., causing the living room carpet to catch fire. Residents inside the home extinguished the fire using buckets of water and wet towels. There were no injuries. Once investigators were on scene, the K9 accelerant dog, Dodger, alerted to different areas of the living room, as well as an incendiary device. There are no suspects at this time and the investigation is ongoing. The Fire Investigation Unit is comprised of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.",Cara Cruz
"November 28, 2020",Pursuit/Officer-Involved Shooting,Homestead/Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police are investigating a vehicle pursuit, collision and officer-involved shooting that started outside the city and ended on East Carson Street. The officer is a Homestead Police Officer. The adult male shooting victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his upper torso. Per the initial investigation: Homestead Police observed a vehicle driving erratically shortly after 11 p.m. in Homestead. The officers pursued the vehicle out of Homestead and into the City of Pittsburgh. The pursuit ended in a vehicle collision involving the suspect vehicle, the Homestead Police vehicle and a third vehicle. It was followed by the officer-involved shooting, in which the Homestead officer shot the suspect, on the 3300 block of East Carson Street. Pittsburgh EMS transported the male. Pittsburgh Police responded after the incident to investigate. Pittsburgh Police will conduct the investigation into the shooting. As part of the investigation, Violent Crime Unit detectives will interview the Homestead officer and all other involved parties. The investigation continues. East Carson Street was closed from Becks Run Road to Sarah Street while the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene.",Chris Togneri
"January 17, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for the 700 block of Excelsior Street around 11:25 p.m. Zone 3 officers discovered a male victim with a single gunshot wound to the foot. The male said he was on the porch when a car drove by and fired shots. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"September 9, 2021",Search and Seizure Warrant,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Animal Law officers served a search and seizure warrant in the 4000 block of Foster Street after complaints of possible animal hoarding inside a residence. Police began investigating after firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire alerted officers to the presence of multiple cats inside a residence when responding to a fire on July 28. Today, Police and Animal Care and Control retrieved at least 24 cats and kittens living in deplorable conditions inside the home. The owner was on scene and surrendered the animals to Humane Animal Rescue on the North Side. The Red Cross was called in to assist the two residents of the home after the Department of Permits Licenses and Inspections declared the house condemned. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was also on scene. The investigation will continue. Charges are pending.",Cara Cruz
"June 4, 2021",Burglary/SWAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded for reports of a male who had forced his way inside a neighbor's downstairs apartment in the 5600 block of 2nd Avenue at 8:15 p.m. The female occupant was inside at the time, but she was not hurt physically. SWAT operators were called to the scene after the suspect ran into his own apartment upstairs and barricaded himself inside, refusing to come out. Multiple attempts were made to communicate with the suspect. Police eventually gained access into his apartment and he was taken into custody without incident. He faces burglary charges.",Cara Cruz
"June 27, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing and vulnerable male. 60-year-old George Jacobs Jr. is 6 Feet tall, 140 pounds, with Gray hair, and Blue eyes. He may or may not be wearing glasses He was last seen June 18th at his home in the Allentown neighborhood. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"April 24, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of gunshot victims at a local hospital around 3:50 p.m. Munhall EMS along with Southeast Regional EMS were outside the hospital and saw the victims being dropped off by a private vehicle. Those Medics gave aid and escorted the victims inside hospital. The two male victims stated they were shot in the area of the block 1800 Bedford Avenue. One victim was shot in the arm. The second victim was shot in the arm and leg. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"August 21, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"UPDATE: Judith White, 32, of Spring Hill, was charged with Criminal Attempt Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and a Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act in a shooting that occurred earlier today in the 2100 block of Rhine Street. She is currently lodged in the Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of multiple shots fired in the 2100 block of Rhine Street around 10:20 a.m. Officers from Zone 1 found a male with multiple gunshot wounds. They rendered aid to the 31-year-old victim until Medics arrived and transported him to a local hospital in critical/grave condition. Police utilized the ShotSpotter system, City of Pittsburgh cameras and Housing Authority cameras to quickly identify a suspect vehicle and a person of interest. Police detained the person of interest, a female, and transported her to Police Headquarters for questioning. Multiple officers from multiple zones and units, including GVI/VCU, Narcotics and Vice, Computer Crimes, Crime Scene Unit, Intel and Zones 1 and 2 worked together quickly and efficiently following the shooting. Police continue to investigate. Updates will be posted to the Blotter.",Chris Togneri
"December 22, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"UPDATE (Dec. 22, 2020 – 4 p.m.) -- The Western Pa. Fugitive Taskforce arrested Maurice White Jr., 19, around 8 a.m. at a residence on Kelly Street in Wilkinsburg in connection to a fatal shooting on Aug. 23. He is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy and gun charges. ORIGINAL POST (Aug. 23, 2020) Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 100 block of Penfort Street around 9:40 p.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they discovered a male with a gunshot wound to the head. Responding medics pronounced the victim deceased. There were no other injuries or suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"March 24, 2020",Vehicle Crash,Zone 1,"Just after 1 a.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a vehicle that had struck a pole on the 1900 block of N. Charles Street. When officers arrived on scene they found a vehicle, which had been reported stolen the night before, that had crashed into a telephone pole. Wires were strewn on the ground. Five people - three juvenile males, one juvenile female, and an adult male - were found a short distance away and questioned by police. The female had an injury to her head and requested to see medics. Duquesne Light arrived to clean up the wires and the stolen vehicle was recovered by police. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 20, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 100 block of N Linden Avenue for a female shot around 8:15 p.m. When first responders arrived, they located a female with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced the victim deceased in the upper level of the home. Police detained one male from the scene. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 2, 2019",Robbery,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2, as well as detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, responded to a 911 call of a bank robbery at a PNC branch located in the 200 block of 5th Avenue downtown at 10:43 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they learned a male had approached a bank teller and passed a note demanding cash, while threatening the teller. It is not known if the suspect had a weapon. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken. A male suspect was apprehended a short time later. The investigation continues. Update 2: A photograph that was included in a previous update to this post has been removed and should be disregarded. The police would like to thank the public for their help.",Cara Cruz
"February 8, 2021",Fire,Fire Zone 4-24,"Just before 3 p.m. the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 1100 block of E. Carson Street for reports of a large amount of smoke coming from the roof of a commercial structure. The fire was initially a 2-alarm response, which rapidly grew to four alarms as the fire progressed quickly through the 4-storey building. There were no injuries and no one was reported missing from the apartments located on the upper floors. EMS was standing by. In anticipation of a partial collapse of the building after thousands of gallons of water were used to fight the fire, firefighters moved personnel and equipment safely out of harm's way. PLI responded to the scene and E. Carson Street was closed between 10th Street and 12th Street as the building is slated for demolition in the morning. Police and Fire are securing the scene overnight. The Fire Investigation Unit will investigate the cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"August 22, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the 2200 block of E. Carson Street around 2 a.m. for a male stabbed. When first responders arrived, they located a male with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. He was upgraded to stable condition shortly before arriving at the hospital. Witnesses stated the victim was stabbed after an argument. There were no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 12, 2019",Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2, Pittsburgh Fire and EMS responded to reports of vehicle rollover on Fort Duquesne Blvd. at Seventh Street at 8:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a single vehicle that had been traveling eastbound on Fort Duquesne that had flipped onto its roof. Two parked cars had also been struck. The male driver of the vehicle was trapped inside. Rescue 1, Rescue 2 and Medic 14 arrived and successfully extricated him from the vehicle. He was transported by EMS to Mercy Hospital in stable condition. There were no passengers in the vehicle. Police don't believe speed or alcohol was involved. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"December 28, 2020",Missing Man,North Side/West End,"ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives are searching for a missing at-risk male. John Johnson III, 36, of the West End was last seen leaving Allegheny General Hospital this afternoon. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall with a heavy build. He has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, a camouflage jacket and flip flops. Anyone with information on Mr. Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"June 2, 2019",Electrical Fire,Oakland,"Pittsburgh Fire, Police and EMS and University of Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of an explosion and possible fire on the 3300 block of Forbes Avenue shortly after 3 p.m. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke billowing from the underground garage of the SkyVue apartments. Firefighters entered the garage and located the source of the smoke, which came from an apparent electrical fire in a column inside the garage. Duquesne Light came to the scene to cut the source of electricity to the fire, and the fire burned out. Most residents self-evacuated. Firefighters also went floor to floor to evacuate all tenants. No one was injured. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from Pittsburgh Fire and detectives from Pittsburgh Police, will investigate the cause of the fire. Initial indications suggest it was electrical. Sprinklers activated in the garage but not in living areas. There was no report of water or smoke damage to the apartments. Forbes Avenue was closed while First Responders were on scene.",Chris Togneri
"November 5, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 3300 block of Fleming Avenue for reports of a person shot just after 10 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Another male arrived at the hospital by private means with a graze wound to the chest. Violent Crime and Crime Scene unit detectives arrived in the area to locate a possible scene and process evidence. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 27, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 1000 block of Washington Boulevard for a 9-1-1 call of a male shot around 4:35 p.m. When first responders arrived, they were directed to a male with a gunshot wound to the neck. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The suspect fled in a pick-up truck stolen from that location towards the Allegheny River. Police located him and vehicle headed inbound on Route 28. During the pursuit, the suspect fired a weapon at a civilian vehicle. The vehicle was hit and the driver was not injured. The suspect struck a police vehicle where an officer suffered a minor leg injury. The officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect was taken into custody after the truck became immobilized. The Mobile Crime Unit and SVU detectives arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 9, 2020",Missing Man,South Side,"UPDATE (10:45 p.m.) -- Lampkin has been located and safely returned home. ORIGINAL POST (8:15 p.m.) -- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing man. Leslie Lampkin, 74, of Mt. Washington was last seen Jan. 9 around 1 p.m. in the South Side. Lampkin is 5 feet and 7 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds and has brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"April 8, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Original post: Just after midnight, police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the 800 block of Mt. Pleasant Road. Officers already in the area while investigating an earlier shooting quickly located a male victim who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Major Crimes detectives are investigating. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
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"November 6, 2021",Robbery,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 were called to the 1200 block of Chartiers Avenue around 10 p.m. for reports of an armed robbery at the Family Dollar store. Employees told responding officers that a male wearing a mask came up to the counter and brandished a firearm before taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. He fled the store on foot towards a wooded area. No one was injured. The suspect is described as 5'11"" with an athletic build, wearing all black clothing and carrying a Puma backpack. Mobile Crime Unit detectives processed the scene. Police continue to investigate",Cara Cruz
"October 10, 2021",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS, and Police responded to a motorcycle versus bus collision at the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Sterrett Street around 1:10 p.m. When first responders arrived, they located the unconscious rider in the street. The male victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Access bus remained on the scene. There were no other injuries and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"April 3, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 1400 block of Grotto Street for a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 call around 4:50 a.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they discovered a woman with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Police immediately removed the victim from the vehicle and rendered aid until medics arrived. Medics transported her to a local hospital in critical condition. MCU and VCU detectives arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 30, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the East End of the city around 12:30 a.m. A ShotSpotter notification alerted Zone 5 officers to gunfire in the 2300 block of East Hills Drive. Officers found a parked vehicle had been struck, but no victims. Moments later, ShotSpotter alerted officers to gunfire on the 700 block of Brushton Avenue. Again, no victims were found. Shortly after 2 a.m., a male, 51, walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower body. Police are investigating. NOTE: An earlier version incorrectly stated the shots were fired at 12:30 p.m. The Blotter has been updated to accurately show the time as 12:30 a.m.",Chris Togneri
"May 4, 2021",Missing Juvenile,Zone 5,"UPDATE: 05/05/21 6:10 a.m. Jaquaya Dixon has been located and is safe. Thank you to the media and the public for sharing the information. __________________ Original post: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing juvenile female. Jaquaya Dixon, 16, is 5 feet 9 inches tall, and around 170 pounds with Brown eyes, Black hair. She was last seen the evening of May 2nd in Homewood wearing a multicolored shirt with blue pants and a black bonnet. Jaquaya maybe in the East Side of Pittsburgh or Wilkinsburg. If you know of her whereabouts please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"May 5, 2020",Robbery,Zone 1,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police seeks the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in the robbery and assault of a 59-year-old woman in the 200 block of Isabella Street on May 2 at 5:45 a.m. The male was wearing all black clothing with distinctly copper-colored shoes. The female suspect was wearing a puma sweatshirt during the robbery, but then changed into a Baltimore Ravens sweatshirt. Anyone with information on the identity of these suspects, is asked to contact Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 Detectives Lang and Pascucci at (412) 323-7201.",Maurice Matthew
"December 22, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing person. Gary Kovach is 38 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen November 10, 2021 and possibly as late as November 22 in the Downtown area. Kovach goes by the nickname of British. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call police at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"June 14, 2021",Homicide,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to the 1100 block of Creedmoor Avenue for reports of multiple shots fired around 11 p.m. Arriving units located a male victim on the sidewalk not breathing. Medics transported him to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"October 8, 2019",Carjacking/Pursuit,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and Allegheny County Sheriffs’ Deputies responded to a carjacking report around 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of North Beatty Street and East Liberty Blvd. Per the initial investigation: A 19-year-old female with a gun in her waistband entered a car that was not hers in a gas station. The owner told the suspect to leave and she did. The suspect then attempted to carjack the personal vehicle of an off-duty Sheriff’s Deputy. An off-duty Pittsburgh Police Officer in her personal vehicle witnessed the attempted carjacking. The deputy and the officer both withdrew their firearms and began to chase the suspect on foot. The suspect ran. Police searched the area and learned that the suspect had successfully carjacked a white Subaru from a male victim on Beatty. Police located the vehicle in Homewood on Frankstown Avenue and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver did not comply and led police on a pursuit into Penn Hills. The suspect crashed near the intersection of Graham and Frankstown shortly before 3 p.m. Police arrested the suspect at the scene and recovered a gun. The suspect faces multiple charges. Pittsburgh Police are investigating. None of the carjacking victims were injured, nor was the suspect.","<span style=""margin:0px""><span style=""-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; cursor:text; float:none; margin:0px; orphans:2; word-spacing:0px; word-wrap:break-word"">UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as Ajanay Watson. She faces multiple charges, including robbery of a vehicle, attempted carjacking, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, simple assault and gun charges.</span></span></p> <p style=""margin: 0px 0px 10.66px;"""
"July 18, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter Alert for the 3000 block of Bergman Street around 10 p.m. When Zone 6 officers arrived, they found two males with gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced deceased by medics on scene. The second victim received a gunshot wound to the arm. He was transported in stable condition to a local hospital. There were no other reported injuries. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"December 14, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5, Fire, and EMS responded to reports of shots fired outside the Walmart in the Waterworks Shopping Plaza just before 5:30 p.m. Responding units located a vehicle outside the store that had sustained bullet holes after a dispute that possibly started inside Walmart, moved outside. A man sitting inside the parked car was not injured and no gunshot victims were located. Police created a perimeter and evacuated shoppers from inside the store. Officers received information that as many as three suspects fled in a vehicle and that another may have reentered the store. As police searched through adjacent businesses, SWAT operators conducted an extensive search of Walmart. No suspects were located inside. A ladder truck from Pittsburgh Fire was used to help police search the roof. One female was treated by medics for a back injury sustained while evacuating the store. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene and the vehicle was returned to its owner. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 27, 2021",Shooting,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 300 block of Flowers Avenue just before 8:40 p.m. While en route, a vehicle stopped in front of officers on Blair Street at Eliza Street with two gunshot victims inside. A female victim suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Officers removed her from the vehicle and began CPR. Medic 12 transported her to the hospital in critical condition. A male victim suffered a gunshot wound to the hand. EMS transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Detectives from Major Crimes are investigating. The Crime Scene Unit processed both scenes. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 13, 2020",Home Invasion/Shooting,Zone 6,,Cara Cruz
"May 19, 2019",Cyclist vs. Vehicle,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle vs. cyclist crash near the intersection of Grandview Avenue and Hallock Street around 10:25 a.m. Pittsburgh EMS transported the male pedestrian to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. NOTE: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that a pedestrian was struck. It has since been confirmed that the victim was on a bicycle.,Chris Togneri
"November 29, 2019",Unconscious Male/ Rope Rescue,Zone 1,"Just after 3 p.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and Fire were called to the 1300 block of N. Franklin Street for an unconscious male. When they arrived on scene they discovered the male had suffered some type of medical episode while working on a scaffold platform with a crew that was doing masonry work between two buildings that were only 3 feet apart. The scaffolding ran the entire width and height of the space. EMS workers were able to get on to the platform to treat him, where he regained consciousness, but was unable to move. Rescue teams had to devise an elaborate rope and pulley system to get him into a victim harness so they could lower him to the ground. They could not bring him through the ends of the scaffolding or get him up to the roof. The five rescuers had to use the little space there was between the buildings and the scaffolding to lower him 40 feet to the ground. The rescue took about one hour. Once safely on the ground, the male was trasported to Allegheny General Hospital in stable condition.",Cara Cruz
"May 25, 2020",Aggravated Assault,Zone 5,"Two Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 were out on regular patrol when they witnessed a group of people chasing a male on Collier Street near Idlewild Street just before 2:25 a.m. When they approached the group to ask what was going on, they became confrontational. A female punched one of the officers in the face and other males joined in the assault where OC spray was deployed. Officers from Zones 5 and 4 were called for backup. Three people were arrested, two juvenile males and an adult female. All three were taken to the hospital per protocol to be medically cleared. They face charges of Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing. The officers were treated by EMS on scene for OC exposure. No one received serious injuries. Police were told the incident originally stemmed from a domestic dispute, for which a separate report was taken. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"April 10, 2021",Home Invasion/Assault,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a reported home invasion in the 1700 block of Plateau Street just before 9 p.m. Officers spoke with two male victims on scene who say they were assaulted by two males when they opened the door. Medics transported both victims to the hospital with facial injuries. Police say this appears to be an isolated incident. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"August 15, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone Two responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, of multiple shots fired in the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive in Bedford Dwellings at approximately 9:40 p.m. When they arrived on scene they discovered an adult male victim in the ground floor doorway of an apartment complex with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was transported to Mercy Hospital in critical condition and was pronounced deceased a short time later. Detectives from Major Crimes as well as the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"June 27, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Wyoming Street around 10:30 p.m. Zone 3 officers located a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds near the sidewalk. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"November 13, 2019",Sexual Assault,North Side,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives issued an arrest warrant for a convicted sex offender who now faces charges of sex assault against two juveniles. James McCray, 41, of the North Side was already in the Allegheny County Jail on charges of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on Sept. 25. In conjunction with the District Attorney's Office, Police today issued a second warrant for McCray in connection to a sexual assault in the summer of 2018 against a 15-year-old girl. McCray is charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, intimidation, retaliation or obstruction in a child abuse case, aggravated indecent assault, terroristic threats, corruption of minors and indecent assault in the 2018 incident. He is charged with indecent assault, corruption of minors and unlawful contact with minors in the Sept. 25 incident. McCray is a Megan’s Law offender who was previously convicted of sexually assault on two juveniles and an adult in 2001.",Chris Togneri
"June 30, 2021",UCR Statistics,All Zones,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its May 2021 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets city-wide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021, are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. The stats show overall crime incidents in the City of Pittsburgh followed seasonal patterns with an 11.7% increase from April 2021 to May 2021 and a 12.4% increase compared to May 2020. Crime incidents in May 2021 were 14% below the 5-year average for May. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes.",Maurice Matthew
"December 11, 2019",DOA/Shooting,Zone 2,,Cara Cruz
"December 13, 2021",Burglary,Downtown,"On December 11, 2021, Zone 2 officers responded to the 500 block of Forbes Avenue for a report of a burglary that happened at 2:00 a.m. after someone broke into a parking booth and stole a monitor, umbrella and cash. Officers were able to identify the suspect after the burglary was captured on a surveillance camera. The actor, identified as 30-year-old Aleksander Chakhmartov of Pittsburgh, was taken into custody on Washington Pl and Centre Avenue. Chakmartov has a history of burglary arrests and was wanted on several warrants. He is charged with Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Theft by Unlawful Taking, and Receiving Stolen Property. He is currently in the Allegheny County Jail.",Amanda Mueller
"May 22, 2019",Gunshot Wound,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 received a 911 call from a residence in the 1100 block of Ingham Street before 8:00 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male with a gunshot wound to his upper arm. The male was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit were also on scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.,Cara Cruz
"January 31, 2021",Robbery,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to the Family Dollar on the 8100 block of Frankstown Avenue for an armed robbery in progress at 7:10 p.m. When officers arrived on scene the male suspect had already fled on foot. Officers spoke with three witnesses who told them an unknown male entered the store, immediately approached the counter and pointed a firearm at them, demanding money from the register. The male then fired a shot into the wall past the employees before taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and running out of the store. No one was seriously injured. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. Robbery Unit detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"November 29, 2021",Missing Person,Pittsburgh,"SVU detectives are seeking the public's help to find Anthony Horner, 29. He is missing and believed to be in immediate danger. He was reported missing from his Mount Washington home on Monday. He is believed to be driving a Silver Honda CRV with the PA registration LPG2676. Horner has brown hair and hazel eyes, is 5'6"" and weighs 140 pounds. Please call SVU at 412-323-7141 or Police Headquarters at 412-323-7800 with any information on his whereabouts.",Amanda Mueller
"March 6, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to Shotspotter alerts and multiple 9-1-1 calls, for a shooting on the 2700 block of Zephyr Avenue around 12:10 a.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered a male with multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle. Medics pronounced him deceased shortly after arriving on scene. The Mobile Crime Unit and Homicide detectives arrived to process the scene. There are no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 9, 2019",Hit and Run,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to reports of a hit and run involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near Brownsville Road at Sankey Avenue at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019. When Pittsburgh Police arrived, a police officer from nearby Brentwood Police had already arrived on scene. The Brentwood officer told Pittsburgh Police that a witness observed a male victim riding his motorcycle inbound towards the City when he had the left turn signal at Brownsville Road at Maytide Street. The witness stated that a yellow Chevrolet Camaro went through the light and struck the victim’s motorcycle as he was making the left turn. The victim was transported by EMS to Mercy Hospital in stable condition with injuries to his leg and back. The driver of the Camaro did not stay at the scene. There is no description of the driver. Police collected evidence at the scene and are reviewing all video footage. Pittsburgh Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"April 13, 2021",SWAT,Zone 3,The West Virginia State Police notified Pittsburgh Bureau of Police about a male in the city who made threats towards schools and businesses in West Virginia. Zone 3 officers conducted a search for the male on the 100 block of S 19th Street around 1:50 a.m. The officers heard windows breaking and items being broken inside of an apartment the suspect was believed to be in. SWAT and negotiators responded when the suspect refused to exit the apartment. SWAT gave multiple commands for the male to exit. Entry was made into the apartment shortly before 5 a.m. The suspect was tasered after being combative and taken into custody. The West Virginia State Police are handling the investigation of threats made to the schools and businesses.,Maurice Matthew
"June 2, 2020",Vandalism,Uptown,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators seek the public’s help identifying the male shown in these photos. Police want to speak to him regarding his involvement in destroying a PBP vehicle Uptown on Saturday, May 30. Anyone with information on his identity and whereabouts is asked to call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the Intelligence Unit.",Chris Togneri
"July 7, 2021",Statistical Report,Citywide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Crime Analysis Unit has released its latest statistical report on ethnic intimidation incidents in the City of Pittsburgh. The 6-month review covers the period from January 1 through June 30, 2021. It found that in the first half of the year there were 11 reported incidents of ethnic intimidation. Police made five arrests stemming from four out of the 11 incidents, a clearance rate of 36.4%. Race and ethnicity are the primary basis for the ethnic intimidation cases, making up eight of the 11 reported incidents, or 73%. Of those 11 incidents, seven were racial slurs made toward Black individuals, one was directed toward a White individual, two related incidents were cases of vandalism toward individuals targeting their Jewish faith, and one referenced the victim’s sexual orientation. Four of the 11 incidents involved violence, while the remaining seven incidents were either threats of violence, harassment, or vandalism. These incidents occurred across the City. Police Zones 2, 5, and 6 each recorded three reported incidents. Zones 1 and 4 each took one report of ethnic intimidation. The data was compiled from incidents reported to Pittsburgh Police and logged through APRS, the Automated Police Reporting System. Ethnic Intimidation is defined as; “a criminal offense committed against a person, property or society which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation."" The Pennsylvania Crimes Code does not have a “Hate Crimes” charge. For more a more detailed breakdown of the total violent and non-violent ethnic intimidation incidents since 2010, please see the charts attached.",Cara Cruz
"November 6, 2019",Domestic,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a call for a domestic dispute between two siblings on the 1600 block of Warren Street just before 4 p.m. Once on scene, officers spoke with a female who told them she and her brother had been involved in an argument that turned physical. Both the male and female sustained injuries during the fight. The female was treated on scene. The male, who had left the residence, was located by police in the 100 block of Henderson Street. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"June 29, 2020",Vandalism/Burglary,Zone 2,"The DAAT task force investigating criminal activity that occurred during recent protests in the city is looking to identify the male in these photos. He is suspected of joining in the destruction of an unmarked police vehicle and burglarizing businesses during the May 30 demonstrations. Anyone with information is asked to contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"April 4, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to Shotspotter alert for the 1100 block of W North Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers located a gunshot victim on the 1100 block of Sheffield Street. The male had a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect was reported to have fled towards an unknown direction. There where no other injuries and the investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"October 14, 2021",Missing child,All zones,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy. Dreemare Matthews was last seen around 2:15 p.m. in the area of Allegheny Traditional Academy. Dreemare is 5'0"", 80 pounds, and has short braids with shaved sides. He was last wearing a blue polo shirt, blue pants, and has a red and white book bag. He may be on the North Side. If you have any information please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"September 4, 2020",Arrest,Zone 1,,Cara Cruz
"April 27, 2020",Threat,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a male with a knife at the 4000 block of Shoreham Street around 7:25 p.m. Zone 1 Officers met with a male who stated that, another resident inside made threats towards him about using a knife. The suspect was seen going to an upper level of the house. Officers gave commands for the suspect to come downstairs. The suspect initially refused, but agreed to without incident a short time later. There were no injuries.",Maurice Matthew
"May 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 6900 block of Kelly Street around 2:50 a.m. Zone 5 officers arrived and discovered a male victim sitting down on the 600 block of N Dallas Avenue. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. There was no suspect description or direction of flight. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"July 28, 2020",Rape,All Zones,,Cara Cruz
"September 5, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male stabbed in the 1500 block of Nobles Lane around 2:25 a.m. Officers from Zone 3 found a 22-year-old male with stabbing wounds to the abdomen. Medics transported the victims to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating. UPDATE: Police arrested Sydney Brown, 23, of Carrick on charges of aggravated assault and possessing an instrument of crime. NOTE: The original post states that the victim was transported in stable condition. To clarify, the victim was transported in critical, but upgraded to stable.",Chris Togneri
"July 15, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives from the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old female. Navaeh Carpenter is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, 130 pounds with brown eyes and black hair pulled in a ponytail. She was last seen on July 14th around 2 p.m. in the East Hills neighborhood wearing blue jeans, white shirt and jelly sandals. If seen, or you have any information on Navaeh please call 412-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"October 20, 2019",Vehicle v. Cyclist Collsion,Zone 6,,Cara Cruz
"June 10, 2021",Arrest warrant,City,"On March 17, 2021, Animal Care and Control was called to the Strip District for two dogs left unattended inside a vehicle. The dogs were removed from the vehicle by two Animal Care and Control officers and transported to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. In the process of the removal, one of the dogs was severely injured. On March 25, 2021, Pittsburgh Police Officer Christine Luffey reviewed a video which was sent to City of Pittsburgh officials by Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to determine if one of the Animal Care and Control officer's actions during the transfer of the dogs was criminal in nature. The video is security camera footage from the internal garage area at Humane Animal Rescue. Police were also provided with a second video, showing the exterior of the facility. During the transfer from the Animal Care and Control vehicle to Humane Animal Rescue, one of the dogs, a type of pit bull, sustained multiple injuries and was immediately transported to Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty Emergency Clinic for emergency veterinary care. James Genco is charged with aggravated cruelty to animal - felony 3, cruelty to animal M2, and cruelty to animal summary offense. ""This is a disturbing and unfortunate incident, but it is not reflective of the dedicated work our Animal Care and Control officers do each and every day to protect and care for all animals in the City of Pittsburgh,"" said Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich. Pittsburgh Police would also like to thank the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office for its cooperation with this case.",Cara Cruz
"April 28, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 7 rounds of gunfire on the 500 block of Sickles Street around 3:35 a.m. Zone 5 officers found multiple shell casings in front of a home. For the safety and security of the neighborhood, SWAT was called to conduct a search of the area and make contact with residents. SWAT officers thoroughly searched the area and found no shooters or victims. Police are continuing to investigate.",Chris Togneri
"July 28, 2020",Graffiti,Zone 2,"Police seek the public's assistance to identify the two females featured in this series of photographs. They are suspected of damaging multiple businesses with graffiti along the 600 to 900 blocks of Grant Street during the May 30 protest downtown. One is wearing a striped top, black cut-off jean shorts, glasses, and a mask around her neck. The other has on a burgundy tank top, grey/black patterned shorts, and a black mask. Anyone with information about these two individuals is asked to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"May 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,,Maurice Matthew
"September 6, 2019",Burglary,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to the 5500 block of Walnut Street for a burglar alarm at Henne Jewelers just after 5 a.m. When they arrived on scene and checked the exterior of the building it appeared to be secure with no signs of forced entry. A key holder for the business arrived to allow police inside to further investigate. During a walk-through of the building, police found debris and ceiling tile remnants on a desk in a back office. The ceiling above the desk was damaged, exposing an open air duct. After ushering the key holder to safety in his car outside, officers proceeded to gain access to the roof. Once on the roof, they spotted someone hiding by the air conditioners and ventilation systems. Police arrested a male at the scene. Vincent Legrande, 22, of Pittsburgh faces several charges including Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Possessing Instruments of Crime, and Criminal Mischief. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"July 15, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police and Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force detectives have arrested two people for defacing the Christopher Columbus statue in Schenley Park with graffiti on July 13. Bridgette Miller, 43, of Pittsburgh is charged with Desecration of Venerated Objects, Criminal Mischief and Simple Trespass. Sunny Bee, 38, of Pittsburgh is charged with two counts of Criminal Conspiracy and one count of Simple Trespass. Both will appear by summons.",Cara Cruz
"October 18, 2019",Arrest Warrant,Penn Hills,"On Friday, October 18 Pittsburgh Police, working with United States Marshals, were alerted to an address in Penn Hills, PA where fugitive suspect Treysaun Lockett-Tillman was observed. Lockett-Tillman was wanted by Pittsburgh Police for Attempted Homicide and Robbery of a Motor Vehicle for an August 1, 2019 incident on the 2600 block of Penn Avenue in the Strip District. Pittsburgh Police arrested Lockett-Tillman, 21, of McKeesport, PA on scene in the 90 block of N. Joslyn Drive in Penn Hills. In addition to his outstanding warrants for the August 1 incident, Lockett-Tillman faces multiple charges of Receiving Stolen Property, Persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell, or transfer firearms, and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence. He was transported to Allegheny County Jail. Original incident details. https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=204",Cara Cruz
"June 10, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert around 6:20 p.m. for the 1000 block of Lawndale Street. While in route, Zone 5 officers were notified of a gunshot victim on the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue. Police located the juvenile victim in the SUV with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers rendered aid to the 6-year-old passenger until medics arrived. She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The adult driver was not injured. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"April 3, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to Shotspotter alert for the 300 block of Reifert Street around 12:05 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they were alerted to a male with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. A description of a grey color vehicle was seen fleeing the area. There where no other injuries reported on scene. MCU and VCU dectectives arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 15, 2021",Rescue,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, EMS, and Police from Zone 3 responded to the 3400 block of E. Carson Street for reports of a man dragged with his vehicle over a hillside just before 5 p.m. Witnesses told first responders the man was trying push his disabled vehicle off the roadway and maneuver it into a parking space, when he lost control of it and was dragged over a hill near the CSX train tracks below. Train traffic was stopped while firefighters and EMS Rescue crews stabilized the man before bringing him back up the hill. He suffered a broken arm and lacerations to his face. He was conscious and alert when Medic 12 transported him to the hospital in stable condition. The vehicle was towed from the scene.",Cara Cruz
"September 5, 2020",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5, EMS, and Fire responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 8500 block of Frankstown Road just after midnight. When responding officers arrived on scene they found an outbound and an inbound vehicle had collided almost head on. The driver of one of the vehicles fled on foot, leaving a four-year-old girl in the vehicle. The child was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical, but stable condition. The driver of the other vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating. Additional charges are expected.",Cara Cruz
"August 11, 2019",Unresponsive Person,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone Two, as well as Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a female found unresponsive inside a business in the 4200 block of Butler Street just before 2:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a female lying on the floor, unconscious. Medics and firefighters rendered aid, but the female was pronounced deceased by medics at 2:27 a.m. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. The exact cause and manner of death will be determined by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"April 13, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing woman. Lanetta Barden, 64, is 5 feet 9 inches tall, and around 160 pounds. She was last seen in the Hill District on Thursday, April 8, 2021 with a Black and Gray French Braid hairstyle. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call SVU Detectives and 412-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"June 2, 2020",Altercation/Disturbance,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a call for a disturbance at a polling place at Taylor Allderdice High School around 11:20 a.m. When they arrived, they learned that a man had become engaged in a verbal altercation with other voters when they asked him to put his mask on. The man reportedly became irate, yelled, and would not calm down. A constable came out and asked that the man please put his mask on while he was inside to vote. The man reportedly refused to do so, continued to yell, and got into a physical confrontation with the constable. Police spoke to the man in the school’s office, asking him to put his mask on, vote, and then leave the building. The man did so and was then led off the property by officers. The parties involved did not want to pursue charges.",Cara Cruz
"July 5, 2021",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a male in crisis on the 800 block of Highview Street 10 p.m. Responding Zone 5 officers tried to make contact with a male who was barricaded inside an apartment. SWAT and negotiators responded to the scene and established communications with the male. The male exited the apartment around 11:20 p.m. and was taken into custody without incident. Medics evaluated him on scene, and he was transported to receive the assistance he needs.",Maurice Matthew
"November 6, 2019",Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a homicide suspect. Shayla Johnson, 17, is wanted in connection with the death of Julian Carpenter. He was shot July 2 in Spring Hill and died on Nov. 4. Johnson had previously been charged with criminal conspiracy in the case. She now faces homicide charges. Johnson's last known address was on Termon Avenue on the North Side. She could also be in McKeesport or Duquesne. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call Pittsburgh Police homicide detectives at: (412) 323-7800. For more background information: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=138",Chris Togneri
"June 29, 2020",Fire,Zone 3,Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire were alerted to a 2-alarm residential structure fire on the 200 block of Spencer Avenue in Carrick before 7:45 p.m. The fire quickly grew to three alarms. The structure was deemed to be unoccupied and the fire was brought under control just before 8:15 p.m. There was no exposure to any adjacent structures and no injuries were reported. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause.,Cara Cruz
"December 10, 2019",Missing Person,Zone 5/ Bolo to all Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 seek the public's assistance in locating a missing and endangered 83-year-old woman. Beatrice Stapf is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds with gray hair. She may be wearing a blue coat and it's possible that she may not have shoes on. Stapf wears a medical bracelet, but it was found in her home so she does not have it on. She was last seen at 8 p.m. on December 9, 2019 at 1217 Chislett Street in Morningside. Stapf has left home before, but never at night. Police are doing a street by street grid search stretching from Morningside, into Highland Park and East Liberty. Anyone with information about Stapf's whereabouts is asked to call Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 at (412) 665-3605 or police headquarters at (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"December 13, 2021",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a report of a male shot in the 6400 block of Shetland Street around 7:20 p.m. The victim arrived at the hospital by private means in critical condition. Medic 11 arrived on scene to transport a second male victim to the hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet until medics arrived. SWAT was called to the scene after multiple residents exited a house and told police two males were barricaded inside, possibly armed. Multiple verbal hails were given over several hours, with negative results. After receiving permission from a key holder to enter the residence, it was determined that no actors and no additional victims were inside. Animal Care and Control was called to attend to three dogs left in the backyard. Their owner was located to take them inside. Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"May 23, 2019",Warrants Executed - Arrests Made,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives from the Narcotics and Vice Unit, the Pittsburgh Police SWAT Team and the US Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force executed a search warrant for narcotics in the 1700 block of Leolyn Street in Carrick. Two males, Stephen Morgan, 24, and Brian Phillips, 50, were arrested from a residence where police recovered a large quantity of heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana and a stolen firearm. Each faces several counts of narcotics-related charges and two firearms-related charges. At approximately 10:40 a.m., as a result of the narcotics investigation, Morgan was also arrested on a separate warrant in connection with an August 16, 2018 shooting incident at the intersection of Ormsby Avenue and Como Street. He faces the following additional charges: Criminal Attempt Homicide 2 counts of Aggravated Assault 2 counts of Robbery 2 counts of Reckless Endangering another Person Receiving Stolen property Person not to possess a firearm Carrying a firearm without a license",Cara Cruz
"January 30, 2021",Carjacking,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of an armed carjacking in the 70 block of E. Carson Street just after 10:45 a.m. Responding officers spoke with a victim who said they were robbed at gunpoint at the American Natural Gas Station. They were not injured. The victim vehicle is a silver Chrysler sedan last seen on the PA turnpike near Monroeville, heading west. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"November 29, 2021",UCR Statistics,All Zones,"The Pittsburgh Police Crime Analysis Unit has released the Uniform Crime Report ( UCR) statistics sheets for September 2021 and Year-To-Date through the 3rd Quarter 2021. In summary, Part 1 Violent Crime in September showed an increase of 3.4% compared to August, while Part 1 Property Crime showed a decrease of 4.9%. Both are appreciably below the 5-year September average, -16.8 and -38.3% respectively. Through the 3rd Quarter 2021, there was a 6.2% increase from the 3rd Quarter 2020, but a 14.3% decrease from the 5-year 3rd Quarter average. Part 1 Violent Crime is up 4.3% from 3rd Quarter 2020, but down 19.5% from the 5-year 3rd Quarter average. Part 1 Property Crimes are down compared to both 2020 & the 5-year average, -2.3% & -28.2% respectively.",Maurice Matthew
"March 4, 2021",Remains discovered,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to the 3100 block of Brackenridge Street near the Oakland VA hospital for reports of possible remains found just before 9:55 a.m. When detectives arrived on scene they discovered fragments of bones in the street. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The Medical Examiner's Office will examine the remains to determine their origin. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 28, 2019",Shot Fired/Attempt Robbery,Zone 3,"Just before 12:20 a.m., Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to the Cogo's at 20 Bailey Avenue for a report of person who was shot at in a different location. Once on scene officers spoke with a female victim who said she had confronted several young people who were attempting to break into vehicles on the 40 block of Ruth Street when of them fired a shot at her. She was not injured. After providing descriptions of the possible suspects, police later detained two juveniles who were positively identified by the victim. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"May 24, 2020",Body Found,Monongahela River,"Just before 6:15 p.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Fire Boat 1 - was dispatched to an area of the Monongahela River near the 4700 block of E. Carson Street as part of a mutual aid request made by Baldwin Borough for reports of a possible body in the water. Firefighters located the body of a deceased male. EMS River Rescue also responded to retrieve the body, which was transported to the boat house on the North Shore. Cause and manner of death will come from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office.",Cara Cruz
"April 11, 2021",Accident,Zone 1,UPDATE/NB : Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire also responded to this incident.,-------
"August 15, 2019",Narcotics Bust,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"June 27, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male shot on the 1400 block of Nixon Street around 11:50 p.m. Zone 1 officers found a male still in his vehicle with a gunshot wound to his leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The victim did not know where the shooting occurred. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"November 13, 2019",Robbery,Multiple Zones,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives arrested a 48-year-old man for a string of recent business robberies. Sean Randy Beach was arrested by the Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit today and charged with six recent business robberies that were committed in various city neighborhoods between Oct. 18 and Nov. 11. Beach is currently housed in the Allegheny County Jail.,Chris Togneri
"June 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Just before 10:30 p.m, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for reports of gunfire in the area of 255 E. Ohio Street. At the same time, a male victim with a gunshot wound to the back arrived at the hospital in critical condition after he flagged down a passing vehicle for help. Officers recovered three firearms from two scenes located at E. Ohio Street. An adult male and a juvenile male were taken to headquarters for questioning by Major Crimes detectives. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 14, 2021",Robbery,Zone 5/Zone 4 responded,Police from Zone 4 responded to the 8100 block of Frankstown Avenue just before 6 p.m. for reports of an armed robbery in progress at the Family Dollar store. Officers on scene spoke with a female employee who said a male actor threatened her with a pistol and stole close to $700 dollars from two cash registers. The actor stuffed the money into a green duffle bag before fleeing on foot inbound on Frankstown. The employee was not injured. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"January 27, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"UPDATE: 01/27/21 at 7:41 p.m. Ceonte Young has been located by police and he is safe. Thank you to the public and the media for sharing the information. -------- Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking the public's help to locate a missing and endangered juvenile male. Ceonte Young, 16, was last seen in the Garfield area on January 23 around 6:30 a.m. He was wearing a black hooded jacket. Ceonte is 5’3”, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair. He frequents the Garfield, Stanton Heights, Hill District and Wilkinsburg areas. If you have any information about Ceonte Young’s whereabouts, please contact police at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"August 13, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police homicide detectives have made an arrest in a July 30, 2020 shooting that occurred in the 2100 block of Brent Street, leaving a male victim critically injured. William M. Griffin IV, 20, of Homestead, PA is charged with: Aggravated Assault - Attempts to Cause SBI, Criminal Attempt Homicide, Possession of Firearm Prohibited, Firearms Not To Be Carried Without a License, Criminal Conspiracy Aiding - Criminal Homicide, and three counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person. He is currently being held in the Allegheny County Jail. Original blotter post: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/796",Cara Cruz
"May 19, 2019",Foot Pursuit,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 1 officers were on patrol when they spotted a male suspect with warrants on the 3100 block of McClure Avenue around 5 p.m. When officers tried to stop the suspect, he ran. Police pursued on foot. The suspect ran into the home of an acquaintance and hid in the house. Police searched but could not locate him. A K-9 Officer was called, but the search was still unsuccessful. Officers checked the roof and located the male lying on his stomach. Officers told him not to move, but the suspect jumped onto a neighboring roof and then another. In an attempt to elude officers, the suspect then jumped off the roof of a two-story home into an alley. EMS transported the suspect to a local hospital in serious condition. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire arrived to help officers off the roof. Police arrested one male in the house for hindering apprehension. The suspect was wanted on warrants for burglary and felon not permitted to possess a firearm. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"September 1, 2019",Accidental Shooting,Zone 3 - Zone 6 Response,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to reports of a male with a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Copperfield Avenue at 1:35 a.m. When they arrived on scene they learned a male victim in his mid-20's had shot himself in the knee while sitting in his vehicle. The gun was legally registered to the victim. EMS transported him in stable condition to a local hospital.,Cara Cruz
"May 7, 2020",3-Alarm Fire,Wilkinsburg,Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 9-1-1 call for a 2-Alarm fire on the 1700 block of Laketon Road in Wilkinsburg around 2:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived and witnessed flames from an unoccupied home. The fire quickly escalated to three alarms when it spread to two neighboring houses. One home was occupied with a family of five. All members were able to safely escape. There was one reported injury from the unoccupied structure. The fire was contained around 5 a.m. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family. The investigation continues.,Maurice Matthew
"December 22, 2021",SWAT,Hazelwood,"UPDATE: Marcus Quevi is facing charges including Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, and Burglary. He is booked in the Allegheny County Jail.","ORIGINAL STORY: </p> <p>Around 9:15 p.m., Zone 4 officers responded to the 200 block of E. Elizabeth Street in Hazelwood for a possible domestic dispute.</p> <p>After reports that a male entered the back of a home and barricaded himself inside, SWAT responded and utilized multiple verbal hails. </p> <p>Around 10:30 p.m., the actor was taken into custody. </p> <p>The investigation is ongoing. </p> <strong"
"June 16, 2021",Missing Person,ALL ZONES,UPDATE: Skyler Smith has been located and he is safe.,"Thank you to the public and the media for your assistance.</p> <p>Original post:</p> <p>Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help in locating a missing and vulnerable male.</p> <p>Skyler Smith, 22, is 6 feet 2 inches, 240 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.</p> <p>He was last seen at 4703 Monongahela St. at 1600 hours.</p> <p>Smith is known to frequent the North Side and was last seen wearing tan pants and a tan-colored shirt.</p> <p>If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call SVU at <a href=""tel:(412) 323- 7141"">(412) 323- 7141</a>.</p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/14645_IMG_4893.jpg"" style=""height:417px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"October 8, 2019",Rescue Operation,Mt. Washington,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a report of a woman stuck on the hillside below PJ McCardle Roadway around 12:55 a.m. Police officers from Zone 3 located a 19-year-old female on the hillside near the Monongahela Incline. EMS rescuers performed a tactical rescue operation and were able to reach and save the woman. She was not injured. The woman said she was walking on PJ McCardle with a suitcase when she saw an unknown male who she believed was following her. She said she got scared, dropped her suitcase and jumped over the fence by the incline. She slid down the hill and got stuck in a tree. Police recovered the suitcase and returned it to the woman. Officers drove her to a home where she was staying. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"July 18, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit seeks the public's assistance in locating a missing 25-year-old male. Tyrel Smithson was last seen July 13th in the Fineview neighborhood. Tyrel is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall around 175 pounds with black hair, brown eyes. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"April 7, 2021",Shooting,Z1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to Shotspotter notifications for several rounds fired in the 800 block of Mount Pleasant Road just before 9:15 p.m. A short time later, a male victim arrived at the hospital by private means with multiple gunshot wounds. His condition was not immediately available. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 10, 2020",Truck Crash,North Side,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a truck rollover crash on the North Side around 7:30 a.m. First Responders found a Department of Public Works truck on its side on Merchant Street between Martindale Street and Ridge Avenue. The top of the truck had struck a low train trestle, causing the truck to roll onto its side. Two DPW workers were in the truck. One was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries in stable condition. The other was uninjured.",Chris Togneri
"May 3, 2019",,,: Alicia George,
"November 7, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 officers were called to the 2000 block of Webster Avenue around 11:30 a.m.for reports of a juvenile gunshot victim. Responding units met with a 14-year-old male who had suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. He had run into a family member's house after being shot. Police applied a tourniquet before medics arrived to take him to the hospital. He was transported in stable condition. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"October 10, 2021",SWAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 4000 block of Frank Street for a domestic 9-1-1 call around 10:45 p.m. When Zone 4 officers arrived, they located the female victim outside of the home. Police gave verbal commands for the male to exit the house. SWAT was called when he begin to barricade himself inside. After establishing communication between the male and negotiators, he surrendered about 30-minutes later without incident.",Maurice Matthew
"April 3, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the intersection of E Carson and S 17th streets for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision around 12:45 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they discovered the male victim sitting on the street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver fled the scene towards 16th Street in a White colored SUV. Carson Street was closed between 15th and 17th, but has reopened. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 1600 block of Brownsville Road on July 28th around 11 p.m. for a male shot. When first responders arrived on scene, they located a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. Around the same time, officers were called to the 1600 block of Concordia Street for two males with head injuries. The victims stated they were both pistol whipped on the 1600 block of Brownsville Road. Medics transported both victims from Concordia Street to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 600 block of Elmore Street around 3:30 a.m. Responding Zone 2 officers were alerted to a male with a gunshot wound to the chest and leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other reported injuries or suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"March 24, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to a ShotSpotter alert for multiple shots fired in the area of Brighton Road near Lecky Avenue just before 7:30 p.m. Shortly thereafter a male victim arrived at the hospital by private means in stable condition with gunshot wounds to his lower body. Major Crimes Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit are processing the scene and reviewing all available surveillance footage. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 20, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 2300 block of Centre Avenue for a male with a gunshot wound. Responding Zone 2 officers located the male with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Officers rendered aid until medics arrived. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no descriptions given of the shooter. Upon processing the scene on Centre Avenue, Police were alerted to a home on the 3300 block of Iowa Street that was struck by multiple rounds. There were no reported injuries when police arrived. It is unknown at this time if both events are related, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 2, 2019",Animal Neglect/Cruelty,Zone 3,"A Beechview man whose pet alligator escaped his home last month faces charges of animal neglect, cruelty to animals and reckless endangerment of another person. Police seized dozens of animals from a home on the 1400 block of Rutherford Avenue on June 11, several days after the homeowner's 5-foot alligator escaped and was found by a man walking his dog several houses away: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=94 While serving the search warrant on June 11, investigators examined the living conditions of every animal in the house and seized any animal or reptile that was deemed to be living in substandard conditions. Investigators also found multiple dead animals and reptiles in the home. The homeowner agreed to surrender all of the seized animals and reptiles Mark McGowan, 38, will be charged with 33 counts of animal neglect, 1 count of animal cruelty and 1 count of recklessly endangering another person. The District Attorney approved the warrant and a judge signed it this morning.",Chris Togneri
"February 6, 2021",Fatal Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a single-vehicle collision on the 900 block of Saw Mill Run Boulevard around 11:20 p.m. When first responders arrived, they were alerted of two female victims. The inbound sedan stuck a utility pole. Medics pronounced a female occupant deceased. The second victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to process the scene. Saw Mill Run Boulevard was closed in both directions during the investigation.",Maurice Matthew
"August 22, 2021",Fight,Zone 1,"Original post: The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is aware of the incident that occurred at Heinz Field on August 21, 2021 between two spectators. Police are actively working with Heinz Field Security on the matter. Anyone with information is asked to contact Pittsburgh Police at 412-323-7800.",Maurice Matthew
"December 11, 2019",Unusual,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were dispatched to the intersection of Viola Street and Catoctin Street for a report of two dogs fighting, just after 4:30 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a poodle covered in blood in the care of its female owner and another dog, a pit bull, which had been stabbed by its male owner. The pit bull appeared to be wounded, but it got up and charged at one of the officers, at which time the officer discharged his gun, striking and killing the dog. No civilians or officers were injured by gunfire. The owner of the poodle rushed her dog to the veterinarian, but later told police the pit bull was not on a leash when it attacked her dog. The owner of the pit bull told police he stabbed and pepper sprayed his dog multiple times to get it to release the poodle. Charges may be pending against the pit bull's owner related to the dog being off leash. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"December 29, 2020",Stabbing/SWAT Call,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a report of a fight in the street on the 1000 block of Province Street around 1:15 p.m. Zone 1 officers located an adult male victim with a stab wound to his face. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation, officers determined an armed male suspect ran into a nearby residence at the intersection of Province and Brabec Street. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, but he barricaded the door instead. SWAT was called to the scene. After issuing verbal commands to exit the home, the suspect and another male exited the home and were detained by police shortly before 2 p.m. The suspect, Edward Terle, 32 of Troy Hill was arrested on charges of aggravated assault. The second male was released. The investigation continues. During the incident. several roads in Troy Hill were closed, including Troy Hill Road, Province and Goettman Street. They all reopened shortly after 2 p.m.",Chris Togneri
"November 6, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 500 block of N. Braddock Ave. just before 3 a.m. Shortly thereafter, officers received word that a female victim with gunshot wounds to her abdomen and hip had run to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Station 17 in the 7600 block of Hamilton Avenue. Firefighters began rendering aid before Medic 11 transported the victim to the hospital in stable, but critical condition. Violent Crime and Crime Scene units arrived to process evidence at the scene. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"June 2, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, EMS and Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of a multi-vehicle crash on the Boulevard of the Allies at Bluff Street just before 3:00 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a vehicle that appeared to have traveled westbound into oncoming eastbound traffic on the Boulevard of the Allies, eventually striking the concrete median. The female driver and passenger were entrapped and had to be extricated from the vehicle by firefighters. The driver was transported by EMS to UPMC Mercy Hospital in critical condition. The female passenger was transported to Mercy in stable condition. Two other vehicles traveling eastbound sustained damage in the collision. The driver of one of those vehicles was transported to Mercy in stable condition. The driver of the other vehicle was unhurt. The Police Bureau’s Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the exact cause of the crash. Police shut down access to the Boulevard of the Allies in both directions from several access points to prevent traffic from reaching the crash site while investigators processed and cleared the scene. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"June 6, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a 9-1-1 call for an individual stabbed in the 200 block of Hazelwood Avenue around 12:15 a.m. Responding officers located a male victim who had received multiple stab wounds. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. A female was arrested and faces Aggravated Assault charges. She is being held at Allegheny County Jail.,Cara Cruz
"June 28, 2021",Missing person,All zones,"UPDATE: 06/30/21 9:00 a.m. New information has come to light during the course of the police investigation and Luke Paglia is no longer considered a missing person. Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance with this case. There are no further updates to share at this time. Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing adult male. Luke Paglia, 50, is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 200 pounds, with graying hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen in the Highland Park area on June 28 at approximately 2 p.m. wearing a maroon/burgundy-colored t-shirt, dark gray athletic shorts, and possibly black adidas sandals or gray tennis shoes. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"April 25, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police were alerted by a local hospital of a walk-in gunshot wound victim around 7:30 p.m. Responding officers were notified that the female victim heard gunfire outside of her home on the 5300 block of Mossfield Street. The victim then noticed she was struck in the lower back from a round that entered the residence. She was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle in stable condition. Zone 5 officers investigating the scene noticed two structures hit by rounds. There were no other reported injuries. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male hit by a vehicle on the 2500 block of West Liberty Avenue around 2 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 found a male victim on the street conscious and talking. He was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. Per the initial investigation, a male-female domestic argument started inside a business and moved outside, where the male assaulted the female. The male walked away and the female got into her car. The male then returned, but the female did not see him and struck him. Police are investigating. No charges have been filed at this time.",Chris Togneri
"March 18, 2021",SWAT/Abduction,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police SWAT operators and U.S. Marshals assisted Pennsylvania State Police in a child abduction case out of East Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Police detectives spotted a vehicle in the 3700 block of Wind Gap Avenue in Pittsburgh that later became the suspect vehicle in an Amber Alert search for Diore Thomas. SWAT was called to the scene at approximately 6:15 p.m. A short time later, SWAT operators safely recovered the baby from inside a residence. She was taken by TEMS to a local hospital for observation and to be reunited with her mother. Three people were taken into custody from the residence. Pennsylvania State Police will handle the abduction investigation.",Cara Cruz
"July 11, 2019",Flooding,Zone 5,"UPDATE: Washington Blvd. is now open again. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Public Safety would like to inform motorists that the flood gates on Washington Blvd. have been lowered. Drivers should be reminded to never drive around any barriers that are in place and, if at all possible, avoid this roadway until flooding subsides. NOTE: Any updates will appear on the blotter.",Cara Cruz
"October 24, 2021",School Threat,National,"A social media threat made against “Central High School” is no longer a threat, according to Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Officers in Zone 4 took the initial report. The threat was issued on social media platforms and targeted “Central High School” nationwide. The generalized message, which was not a localized threat, has circulated out-of-state and there is no active threat at any Central High School in Pennsylvania. A arrest was made in Missouri and the actor is in law enforcement custody. According to Intelligence Unit Commander Eric Holmes, detectives with the Western PA Fusion Center and Joint Terrorism Task Force immediately began to investigate the threat, along with the Intelligence Unit.",Amanda Mueller
"February 26, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a shot fired in the 200 block of Taft Avenue just before 11:45 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a male victim on the street with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased. Major Crimes detectives and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"September 5, 2020",Active Shooter,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to the area of Perry Street and Wylie Avenue for reports of an active shooter around midnight. SWAT operators and EMS were called to the scene. When responding units arrived they found between 300-500 people dispersing from a block party in that area after approximately 40 shots were fired. One person was taken into custody. After a block by block search by officers, no victims were located in the area where the shots were fired, but a male with a gunshot wound to the arm arrived at the hospital around 1:20 a.m. and said he was shot in the Hill District. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"May 17, 2019",Burglary,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to reports of ongoing break-ins at an abandoned home on the 2000 block of Perrysville Avenue around 6:10 p.m. Reponding officers from Zone 1 heard people inside the house when they arrived. Multiple people ran out when police approached, resulting in multiple foot pursuits. Police detained three people, recovered two firearms and drugs. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"October 13, 2020",Officers injured,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 were called to the 400 block of Lorenz Avenue for reports of a domestic dispute just before 11:30 p.m. Three police officers received minor cuts and scrapes when they attempted to take a male into custody and there was glass on the ground. EMS treated them on scene. There were no transports to the hospital. One male was arrested. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 28, 2020",Robbery Arrest,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers arrested a robbery suspect Saturday. Nicolas Ellis, 30, of the North Side entered a Rite Aid on the 3700 block of Forbes Avenue around 8 a.m. and robbed the business of cash from the register. Through the ensuing investigation, investigators tracked Ellis to a residence on the 2800 block of California Avenue, where Zone 1 officers and Violent Crime Unit detectives took him into custody without incident. Detectives interviewed him at Police Headquarters. Ellis confessed to multiple other robberies, all in the past three days, at gas stations on North Craig Street, Banksville Road and West Liberty Avenue. Ellis was booked into the Allegheny County Jail on four robbery charges.",Chris Togneri
"January 18, 2020",Collision,Zone 4,,Maurice Matthew
"September 8, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the intersection of Auburn and Lowell streets for a reported shooting around 1:40 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they found evidence that a shooting occurred, but no victims. Upon investigation of the scene, police were notified of a walk-in gunshot victim at a local hospital. The male victim was listed in critical condition. There were no suspect descriptions. VCU detectives arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 1, 2021",Missing juvenile,All zones,"UPDATE: 06/01/21 at 6:26 p.m. Gerald Muyango has been located and he is safe. Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance. Original post: Pittsburgh Police seek the public’s help to find a missing 12-year-old boy. Gerald Muyango was last seen on June 1 in the Perry South area around 3:30 p.m. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and red shoes. He is 5 feet 1 inch tall, 130 pounds, with short, curly black hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"September 11, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 3000 block of Shadeland Avenue just after midnight. Responding Zone 1 officers found evidence of a shooting. Upon investigating the scene, police detected a strong odor of natural gas. Police noticed a meter on a home had been struck by a round. Officers then evacuated nearby homes. Firefighters arrived and quickly shutoff the gas. The gas company arrived, inspected the damage and repaired the meter. There were no reported injuries and residents were allowed back into their homes.",Maurice Matthew
"February 24, 2020",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police Robbery Unit detectives seek the public's assistance to identify the male suspect in these photos in connection with a February 7 business robbery at the Sunoco store in the 300 block of Craft Avenue just before 11:45 p.m. The suspect forcefully removed cash from the register and attempted to flee, but the cashier had remotely locked the door. After a short struggle, the suspect then used a step ladder to break the glass front door before exiting the store. If you have any information about this crime - please contact Detective Brust or Detective Kertis at (412) 323-7161. Original blotter entry: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/500",Cara Cruz
"October 28, 2021",Body in River,Ohio River/North Shore,"Around 2:45 p.m. on October 28, 2021 River Rescue responded to an area on the Ohio River near the old prison after a survey crew found a body in the water. River Rescue, Pittsburgh EMS and Pittsburgh Police responded to the scene. River Rescue transported the body to its North Shore boathouse for transfer to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"July 16, 2019",Vehicle Accident,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone Six responded to reports of a vehicle into a residence at the intersection of Steuben Street and Alexander Street at 3:00 p.m. There were no injuries to either the driver of the vehicle or anyone inside residence or surrounding area. Police are investigating what may have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, but no charges or citations are expected at this time. Officers cleared the scene before 4:00 p.m. Investigators from PLI were on scene to determine the structural integrity of the home.",Cara Cruz
"March 9, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert and numerous 9-1-1 calls for gunfire on the 500 block of East Ohio Street around 9:20 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 1 located three shooting victims, one on East Ohio Street and two near the intersection of James and Suismon streets. Medics transported the victims, all males, to a local hospital, two in critical condition and one in stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene for evidence. Violent Crime Unit detectives responded and are leading the investigation. No arrests at this time, but the investigation is active and ongoing. Suismon Street was closed between James and Middle streets while police investigated.",Chris Togneri
"July 31, 2019",Arrest Warrant,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police have issued an arrest warrant for Lavaar Peters in connection with the fatal shooting of Donovan Goodwine in Homewood on May 28, 2019. Peters, 19, of Pittsburgh has been charged with Criminal Homicide. He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail on unrelated charges. Incident Background: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=71",Cara Cruz
"September 19, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported male shot on the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue around 8:20 a.m. When first responders arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 11, 2020",Robbery,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a robbery at a market on the 3200 block of Brighton Road around 8:15 p.m. Zone 1 officers arrived and learned that a male suspect had entered the store, grabbed the cash register and run away. No weapon was scene and there were no injuries. Zone 1 and K-9 officers searched the area for the suspect and register, but found neither. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 25, 2020",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Liberty Avenue at 21st St. at 11:30 p.m. Responding officers and medics attended to a male victim down on the street. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The initial investigation revealed he was walking in front of a stopped Port Authority bus when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and was fully cooperative with Police. The Collision Investigation Unit will investigate the cause of the crash.,Cara Cruz
"October 14, 2020",Assault/SWAT,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to a call for a female who says she was assaulted by a male in Sheraden Park around 5 p.m. The woman called police from a residence after she said she was able to get away from the male. Officers were able to locate the possible suspect and chased him to the 2700 block of Sacramento Avenue where he barricaded himself inside a residence. SWAT was called in as it was believed he may be armed in the basement of the home. After multiple hails by police, tactical means were deployed in an effort to draw the male out of the house and surrender peacefully. Eventually, police gained access to the residence where they located the male who resisted arrest. He was detained and taken in for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 26, 2021",Graffiti,All Zones,"Detectives with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Graffiti Task Force seek the public’s help in the identification of two graffiti suspects. On July 13, 2021, police received complaints of property tagged on the 600 block of Maryland Avenue. The tag ""ACER"" and some other obscenities were spray painted on a dumpster and wall. Anyone with tips can remain anonymous and is asked to call or text 412-495-6052.",Maurice Matthew
"May 23, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a call for a female shot in the 100 block of Rhine Place just after 5:15 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a female victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. She was transported by EMS to the hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"August 10, 2021",Train vs. pedestrian,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a report from a CSX conductor that an individual on the tracks was struck by one of its trains before 2:30 a.m. Responding units located a male victim underneath a train car in the 1100 block of Muriel Street. He was pronounced deceased by medics at 2:32 a.m. Train traffic was halted in both directions while detectives from the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 3, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert of multiple rounds of gunfire on Perry Street near Wylie Avenue in the Hill District just after 1:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene they discovered three parked vehicles that had been struck by bullets. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. There were no victims at the scene and no immediate reports of victims turning up at local hospitals. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"February 14, 2021",Alert,All zones,"Public Safety is urging all motorists to avoid driving in the city unless it is an emergency. The roads are extremely icy and dangerous after freezing drizzle overnight. Police, Fire and EMS are responding to multiple collisions at once and various roads are being closed to traffic. Department of Public Works is also busy treating roads throughout the city. Please do not add to the problem and stay safe out there.",Cara Cruz
"June 25, 2019",SWAT,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a call for a welfare check on a female in the 2000 block of Tustin Street just before 9 p.m. When officers arrived on scene the female was combative and slammed the door on police, barricading herself inside the residence. Members of the Pittsburgh Police SWAT Team and Tactical Negotiations Team were sent in to and establish communications with the female and convince her to safely exit the residence. Police eventually made entry into the home and the female surrendered without incident. She was taken to Western Psych for a full evaluation.",Cara Cruz
"November 17, 2021",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 4200 block of Murray Avenue around 2:30 a.m. for a reported business robbery. When Zone 4 officers arrived, they met with the victim who was assaulted and robbed. The victim was locking up the business when two males approached from behind, and forced him back into the store. One suspect struck the victim over the head with a ladle before fleeing with the entire cash register. The suspects fled towards an unknown direction and investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"March 28, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, for multiple shots fired on the 3300 block of Christy Street before 4:15 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a male victim with gun shot wounds to the face inside a residence. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. No one else was in the home. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 16, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 responded to reports of a person shot in the 3100 block of Chartiers Avenue around 1:35 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they observed a male victim outside who had suffered a gunshot wound to the arm. He told police a black SUV pulled up and began shooting at him before taking off in the direction of Windgap. EMS transported the male to the hospital in stable condition. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"November 15, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating an endangered missing male. Daniel Paytas, 72, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 140 pounds with White hair, Blue eyes, and glasses. He was last seen in Morningside on the evening of November 12th. Paytas is from the Morningside neighborhood and is known to frequent Bloomfield. If seen please call SVU detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Maurice Matthew
"June 1, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2, as well as investigators from the Major Crimes Unit, responded to a local hospital for a female victim with a gunshot wound just before 7:00 p.m. The victim reported to police that she had been shot in the stomach by another female in an alleyway in the Uptown area of the city. Just after 7:30 p.m., police took one adult female into custody in the 800 block of 5th Avenue. One firearm was recovered at that time. The female has been detained for questioning. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"June 12, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Liberty Bridge,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, EMS and Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of a collision between a tractor trailer and a vehicle in the outbound lanes of the Liberty Bridge just before 5:40 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found the vehicle pinned against the jersey barrier by the tractor trailer unit. The EMS Rescue Unit extricated the male driver from the vehicle. He was taken to Mercy Hospital with minor injuries. The Police Bureau’s Collision Investigation Unit also responded to the scene. Per the Unit’s initial investigation, they found the male driver of the tractor trailer was changing from the left to the right lane and didn’t not see the vehicle in his blind spot. The driver of the tractor trailer faces possible charges for careless driving or an unsafe lane change. The outbound lanes were reopened to traffic just after 7:30 a.m.",Cara Cruz
"November 4, 2020",Missing person,All zones,,Cara Cruz
"January 2, 2021",DOA,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to a call for an unresponsive female in the 400 block of W. Commons Street at 7:50 a.m. Responding officers located an elderly female outside an apartment building. She was pronounced deceased by medics just before 8 a.m. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"December 21, 2019",Body Found,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives are investigating after a body was located in woods near Brookline Park around 9 a.m. A woman walking her dogs found the body and hailed Zone 6 officers who were on regular patrol in the park. The officers went into the woods behind the football/baseball field and located a deceased male with a gunshot wound to his head. Violent Crimes Unit and Mobile Crime Unit detectives responded to the scene. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner also responded. Police are investigating, but at this time the shooting appears to be self-inflicted. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the ME Office.",Chris Togneri
"August 12, 2021",Building collapse,Zone 3,"Just before 8:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, and EMS responded to the 1600 block of E. Carson Street for reports of a partial building collapse. Arriving units found the upper floor of a two-level brick building had crumbled and debris had fallen to the sidewalk and street below. First responders were able to verify that the second floor had been unoccupied. Employees and patrons of the business operating at street level below were able to exit the building safely. There were no reported injuries to anyone inside or on the sidewalk and street outside. A firefighter was treated by medics for a small piece of glass on his eye and continued working at the scene. Building inspectors from Permits, Licences, and Inspections arrived to determine the integrity of the building. E. Carson Street between S.16th St. and S. 17th St. will be closed to vehicle traffic overnight while Department of Public Works crews remove the debris.",Cara Cruz
"October 3, 2021",Homicide,Sheraden,"Just after 3 a.m. on October 3, 20201, Zone 6 officers responded to a shots heard call in the 2700 block of Glen Mawr Street in the Sheraden neighborhood. Upon arrival, responders found a female dead from a gunshot wound. Major crimes is investigating this case as a homicide and the investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"December 27, 2019",Fire,Homewood South,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 911 call of a structure fire at the 7900 block of Madiera Street around 10:30 p.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, they observed house showing flames from the roof. The street in front of the structure started to buckle due to a water main break. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire with the ruptured water main. The Fire Investigations Unit will investigate the cause of the fire.",Maurice Matthew
"December 11, 2020",Vehicle Crash,West End Circle,"The West End Circle and West End Bridge were closed in all directions shortly before 2 a.m. following a single vehicle crash with injury. The driver of a car headed inbounds on West Carson Street navigated the onramp to the West End Circle, then crashed into a jersey barrier. The vehicle rolled and sustained major damage. The male driver self-extricated, but later lost consciousness while talking to First Responders. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. Police, Fire and EMS responded to the scene. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.",Chris Togneri
"October 3, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to reports of shots fired on Lowrie Street at Tinsbury Street around 10 a.m. Responding officers found a male victim in the street with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. The initial investigation reveals that two motorists got into some type of altercation that resulted in the shooting. Violent Crime Unit detectives are interviewing witnesses. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"September 2, 2020",Pedestrian Hit and Run,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 40th Street and Penn Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Responding officers found a male victim in a wheelchair who was alert and conscious. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition for evaluation. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Police are following up on witness accounts and descriptions of the vehicle and license plate. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"February 11, 2020",Fire,Zone 6,,Cara Cruz
"November 10, 2021",Shooting,Perry South,"Around 11 p.m. on November 9th, 2021, officers in Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert near the intersection of Maple Avenue and McIntyre Avenue in the neighborhood of Perry South. A short time afterward, a victim walked into a local hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the arm. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"October 16, 2021",Fire,Fire Zone 3-3,Original post: Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 200 block of Ater Way just before 7 p.m. for a 1-alarm residential structure fire in a duplex. The response quickly grew to 3 alarms. Two adults and two pets exited one side of the duplex safely. An initial search by firefighters of the other side showed it to be unoccupied at the time of the fire. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for difficulty breathing. A second firefighter was evaluated by an EMS physician on scene and released. There were no other injuries. The American Red Cross arrived to assist the displaced residents with temporary accommodations. The Fire Investigation Unit will determine the cause of the fire.,Cara Cruz
"July 9, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 5,UPDATE: The original post stated that the crash happened on July 8. The correct date was July 9. Public Safety regrets the error. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to reports of a collision involving one of its police cruisers on Frankstown Avenue near N. Homewood Avenue just after 3:00 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found that a large truck had rear-ended the cruiser. One officer was transported to UPMC Mercy to be evaluated for a possible head injury. The Police Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.,Cara Cruz
"March 25, 2021",Shooting/DOA,Zone 5,"Police from Zone 5, with assistance from Zone 4 units, responded to Frankstown Avenue and N Braddock Avenue for a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds, followed by 911 calls. Responding officers located two victims.","One male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. </p> <p>A second male, a juvenile, was transported to the hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the thigh. </p> <p>Witnesses are being interviewed.</p> <p>Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene.</p> <p>The investigation is ongoing.</p> <strong"
"July 26, 2020",Fire,Fire Zones (4-6),"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm residential structure fire in the 100 block of Orchard Place around 9 p.m. The fire was brought under control quickly, but caused enough damage to displace six residents. The Red Cross is providing emergency shelter assistance. There were no injuries. EMS and Police were also on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.",Cara Cruz
"September 15, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a fight and stabbing on the 800 block of Brookline Blvd. around 6:20 p.m. Zone 6 officers found two males with slashing wounds, one to his stomach and the other to his throat. Medics transported the victims to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation, it appears the two males were in an altercation with others, not each other, when they were injured. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"October 23, 2020",Wanted,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Special Victims Unit is currently seeking assistance in locating, warrant suspect Anthony Burns-Terney. Burns-Terney is described as a 6 foot 1 inch tall, approximately 195 pounds and is 26 years old. Any information on whereabouts of this male, please contact Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit. 412-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"January 14, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"UPDATE (Jan. 15 at 7:25 a.m.): This shooting occurred outside the city and will be investigated by Allegheny County Police. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to 911 calls of a male with a gunshot wound on the 6900 block of Kelly Street around 11:40 p.m. Zone 5 officers located an adult male with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Medics transported the man to a local hospital in stable condition. At this time, it is not known where the shooting incident occurred. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"December 9, 2019",Fraud/Arrests,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives and their regional partners have arrested four people on outstanding warrants in connection with a fraudulent check-cashing scheme. The victim, Propel Schools Foundation, filed a police report with Zone 3 officers on November 12 after discovering that nearly two dozen fraudulent checks were cashed from its account at various financial institutions. Police have arrested Alaysha Johnson, 19 of Pittsburgh, Nia Haley, 19, of Pittsburgh, Terry Perry, 27, of Verona, and Sasha Rucker, 25 of Wilmerding. Each has been charged with: Forgery, Access Device Fraud, Theft by Deception, and Receiving Stolen Property. A fifth arrest warrant is still outstanding. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"August 24, 2021",Suspicious Package,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4, the Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad, the Pittsburgh Hazardous Materials Response Team, and the Spill Truck responded to the Community Day School in the 6400 block of Forward Avenue for reports of a suspicious package. The package contained an unknown white powder and was delivered by mail a day earlier from an address outside of the country. It was reported to police just after 9 a.m. None of the school staff or first responders experienced any adverse side effects from being in the vicinity of the substance. The school was not evacuated during the response. After conducting on site tests, the composition of the substance was not immediately determined. FBI Pittsburgh removed the package to be tested with its equipment. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"March 2, 2021",SWAT,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 1000 block of Chartiers Avenue around 5 p.m. for a male in crisis. When first responders arrived, they were directed to a home where a male barricaded himself in a room. SWAT and negotiators responded to the scene after the male threatened to harm himself. After two hours of constant communications with negotiators, the male surrendered without incident. Medics checked the male on scene before he was transported to get further assistance.",Maurice Matthew
"June 14, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Spring Garden,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on the 1600 block of Spring Garden Avenue around 2:40 a.m. First responders found a heavily-damaged vehicle that had struck a fence and wooden phone pole. The driver, who was the lone occupant, was trapped in the car. Fire and EMS extricated the patient and began CPR. He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police’s Collision Investigation Unit arrived on scene and is investigating the crash.",Chris Togneri
"November 26, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded for reports of two individuals shot in the area of Amanda Avenue and Bausman Street just after 10 p.m. Responding units located a female victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. She was transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition. A male victim who suffered a gunshot wound the foot refused transport. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"March 12, 2020",Body Found,Zone 5,,Maurice Matthew
"August 5, 2020",Assault,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers responded to a report of a male lying on the sidewalk in the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue around 2:54 a.m. When Zone 5 officers and medics arrived, they directed to an unconscious male on the sidewalk with head injuries. Medics transported him critical condition. Officers have no suspect descriptions and are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"November 15, 2019",Robbery,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police robbery detectives have arrested two people in connection with an October 30 robbery at Starbucks located inside the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on the 5300 block of Liberty Avenue just before 9:45 p.m. Initial responding officers from Zone 5 spoke with a store manager and an another employee who told them a male and a female had entered the store wearing all black clothing and camouflage ski masks with hoods pulled up over their heads. The store manager said both suspects displayed guns that were tucked into their waistbands while the male demanded the manager open the register and give them all the money. The two suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register as well as money from the tip jars. Malik Solomon, 19, of Pittsburgh is charged with Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy. Nakila Spencer, 19, of Brentwood, PA is charged with Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy.",Cara Cruz
"June 7, 2020",Fire,Zone 5,"Firefighters from the PIttsburgh Bureau of Fire - Engine 16 - and Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to multiple calls for a fire on the 2100 block of East Hills Drive just after 10:20 p.m. on June 6th. When they arrived on scene they found two playgrounds behind the Imani Christian Academy in flames. The fires were extinguished, but one playground was destroyed by the blaze. In the second playground a slide and the rubber flooring surrounding it were destroyed. No one was injured. The Fire Investigations Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"August 13, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 2,"Michael Bob Jr., 25, of Carnegie, PA was arrested in this incident. He is charged with Aggravated Assault and Terroristic Threats.",Cara Cruz
"July 9, 2021",Vehicle Vs Pedestrian,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a child struck by a vehicle on the 1300 of Paulson Avenue around 8:10 p.m. When first responders arrived, they were directed to the boy sitting in the road. The victim suffered a leg and head injury. Medic 11 transported him to Children’s Hospital in serious condition. The driver remained on the scene, and was cooperative during the investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"June 15, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police detectives from the Special Victims Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old female. Karen Dubon-Varela is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall 130 pounds with shoulder length black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen leaving her home in Carrick on June 13th. Dubon-Varela may have traveled to New York, Virginia or Florida. If seen, or you have any information on Karen's whereabouts, please call 9-1-1.",Maurice Matthew
"September 4, 2021",SWAT,Zone 5,"Just before 3:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter activation for multiple rounds fired in the 4500 block of Torley Street. Responding officers found spent shell casings in the area and tried to make contact with the resident using verbal hails, with negative results. Police learned from a friend and family members that there were several firearms available inside the residence and that the male was in crisis. SWAT and negotiators were called to the scene, but they were unable to establish communication with him. Ongoing verbal hails and the use of technology were unsuccessful in convincing him to exit the residence. More than two hours after Police were called, the male came to the door and surrendered. He was evaluated by tactical medics before being taken to receive the assistance he needs.",Cara Cruz
"November 30, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to the 500 block of N. Negley Avenue for reports of shots fired just before 12:45 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a male victim with wounds to his shoulder that came from a type of BB riflle. He was transported by medics to the hospital with minor injuries. Officers learned the incident stemmed from a dispute between two neighbors. One male was arrested at the scene. Charges are pending.,Cara Cruz
"January 11, 2021",Missing Person,East Liberty,"UPDATE (Jan. 12 at 7:40 a.m.): Mr. Henry has been located and safely returned home. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing senior. Raymond Henry, 75 of East Liberty was last seen Monday, January 11. He is around 6 feet tall, 160 pounds with black/gray hair and brown eyes. He may have been walking a black pit bull with white paws; the dog is also missing. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"October 24, 2020",Non-fatal Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS, and Police responded to a reported vehicle into a structure on the 70 block of Beltzhoover Avenue around 5:55 p.m. When first responders arrived, they observed the SUV on the porch of a home. The driver stated the SUV drifted backwards following an initial 2-vehicle collision at the corner of Beltzhoover Avenue and Ceres Way. The female was out of the vehicle prior to the arrival of first responders. There were no reported injuries.The Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections was called to inspect the integrity of the structure. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 10, 2020",Missing Person,All zones,"------ Original Post: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit is asking for the public’s assistance to locate a missing juvenile male. Twelve-year-old Taesean Gibson is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 155 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen at his home on the North Side on August 9 at about 7:45 p.m. wearing ripped blue jeans, a black, white, and green skull t-shirt, and black Nike shoes. He is known to spend time in the Homewood area. If you have any information, please contact SVU detectives at: (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"March 10, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1300 block of N Murtland Street around 1:50 p.m. Responding officers along with EMS attended to a male suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. The male victim was first treated on scene by an officer. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. Westinghouse Academy was placed on a brief lockdown. The lockdown was lifted once officers determined there was no active threat. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"January 29, 2021",Crime Stats,Citywide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its December, 2020 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets city-wide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover from December 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. It found that city-wide, Part 1 offenses, which include violent and property crimes, decreased by 19.4% in comparison with December of 2019 and 6.4% from the month earlier. Part 1 crimes were also 35.5 % lower than the five-year average. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes across all of the zones.",Cara Cruz
"November 30, 2021",Missing Person,Pittsburgh,"UPDATE: Marquay Bryant has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: SVU detectives seek the public's help to locate a missing juvenile. 13-year-old Marquay Bryant was last seen in Brookline around midnight Tuesday night. He is 5'2"", 125 pounds & wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt, blue jeans, white ball cap & white Crocs. Pease call SVU at 412-323-7141 with information.",Amanda Mueller
"June 22, 2019",Possible Assault,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 assisted Port Authority Police after reports of an altercation on a Port Authority bus at 7:35 p.m. at the intersection of South Braddock and Forbes Avenue. Zone 4 officers pursued a male on foot who ran off the bus. They apprehended him a few blocks away. Port Authority Police arrived on the scene and identified him as the actor from the bus.,"<span style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:transparent; color:#201f1e; display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:""Segoe UI"",""Segoe UI Web (West European)"",""Segoe UI"",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,""Roboto"",""Helvetica Neue"",sans-serif; font-size-adjust:none; font-size:15px; font-stretch:100%; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; line-height:normal; orphans:2; text-align:left; text-decoration:none; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; word-spacing:0px'>He was detained by Port Authority Police. </span><span style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:transparent; color:#201f1e; display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:""Segoe UI"",""Segoe UI Web (West European)"",""Segoe UI"",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,""Roboto"",""Helvetica Neue"",sans-serif; font-size-adjust:none; font-size:15px; font-stretch:100%; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; line-height:normal; orphans:2; text-align:left; text-decoration:none; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; word-spacing:0px'>The woman had an outstanding warrant and </span><span style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:transparent; color:#201f1e; display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:""Segoe UI"",""Segoe UI Web (West European)"",""Segoe UI"",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,""Roboto"",""Helvetica Neue"",sans-serif; font-size-adjust:none; font-size:15px; font-stretch:100%; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; line-height:normal; orphans:2; text-align:left; text-decoration:none; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; word-spacing:0px'>was taken into custody."
"February 20, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing female. Arielle Eyers, 32, of East Liberty was last seen Jan. 31 at her residence wearing a Black and White coat, Grey hoodie and Black sweatpants. She is 5’5” 95 pounds with Brown hair partly shaved and Green eyes. She will be driving a White 2016 Mini Cooper with PA registration KCL3139. Arielle is known to have family in South Carolina and Georgia. If you know of her whereabouts, contact Pittsburgh Police SVU (Missing Person Unit) at (412)323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"November 25, 2019",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 were called to the 100 block of South 19th Street for a robbery just after 11 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they spoke with two male victims who told them they were walking when they were approached by a male who asked them for directions. After providing directions to him, the victims said the suspect then pointed a gun at them. As the male kept the gun pointed, a female suspect then joined in and both she and the male suspect began going through the victims’ pockets. The suspects managed to steal two iPhones and a wallet before fleeing toward Jane Street. The phones were later recovered in different locations. The wallet has not yet been found. The male suspect is described as between 6 feet and 6 feet 4 inches tall with a very thin build and wearing a dark Nike jacket. The female suspect was wearing a black Batman t-shirt with a white long-sleeved shirt underneath. She had medium length brown hair held back with a black headband. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"June 8, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the 5100 block of Dearborn Street just after 11:00 p.m. Shortly after, a male victim arrived at a local hospital by private means in critical condition with gunshot wounds. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene. Police continue to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"October 2, 2020",Vehicle Crash/Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers responded to a reported vehicle crash/shooting incident on the 1200 block of Banksville Road around 12:15 p.m. Officers located two victims in a crashed black vehicle. A male suffered a gunshot wound to the face and a female suffered a back injury and possible grazing wound. Medics transported both victims to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation, a driver in a silver pickup ran the victims off the road and then shot at the victims. The driver of the silver pickup then fled the area. Police are actively searching for the pickup and driver. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.",</p> <strong
"December 13, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to reports of a person stabbed on River Avenue at Hope Street around 12:20 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim who was stabbed with a pair of scissors. Medics transported the victim to the hospital in stable condition. The incident appears to have stemmed from an argument between the victim and another male. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"January 6, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 pulled over a vehicle that was being driven erratically on the 2400 block of Brighton Road just after 3:30 p.m. Officers discovered a female driver who was transporting a male passenger with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Pittsburgh EMS arrived to transport the male victim to a local hospital. He was transported in critical condition. The initial investigation reveals this shooting did not take place within Pittsburgh city limits. The exact location of the shooting has not yet been determined, but Allegheny County Sheriff's Department will be handling the investigation.",</p> <p> </p> <strong
"September 21, 2021",Arson,Beechview,"On 9/20/2021, Pittsburgh Fire and Police responded to a gas station in the 900 block of Saw Mil Run Blvd. for a report of a fire. Responders found the fire at a fuel pump had been extinguished prior to their arrival. The pump and a nearby car sustained damage and the driver, Devante Kemp, told officers that he did not know how the fire started. Investigators determined Kemp intentionally ignited the fire with an open flame. Devante Kemp is charged with Arson Endangering Persons, Arson Endangering Property, Causing or Risking Catastrophe, and Criminal Mischief. No one was injured.",Amanda Mueller
"April 1, 2021",Stolen Vehicle,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the Sheraden area around 1 p.m. While on patrol, a Zone 6 officer located the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Glen Mawr and Hunt streets. Upon fleeing from the officer, the suspect sideswiped the cruiser. The officer was not injured, and the cruiser did not require a tow. Police discovered the vehicle a short time later leaving the Pittsburgh city limits. Alleghany County Sheriffs assisted the pursuit of the vehicle until the suspects fled the vehicle in Rankin. The two individuals were taken into custody without incident.",Maurice Matthew
"July 3, 2019",Missing Person,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives from the Missing Persons Unit seek the public’s help in locating a missing man. Michael Johnson, 26, is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and 160 pounds. He currently wears his hair in small twists. Johnson was last seen the evening of July 2, 2019 wearing a dark green shirt and black pants in the Hazelwood / Browns Hill Road area.","He may be headed toward Homestead's waterfront.</p> <p>Johnson is in need of medical attention.</p> <p>Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at 412-323-7141.</p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/6393_MichaelJohnson_(1).png"" style=""height:400px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"November 6, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,Police from Zone 3 responded to the intersection of Industry Street and Allen Street around 11 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Officers on scene located an adult male victim who sustained gunshot wounds to the shoulder and face. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical but stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"February 12, 2020",Collision / Hit and Run,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"August 26, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert indicating gunfire near the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Collier Street around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night Zone 5 officers found two shooting victims and immediately rendered aid. Pittsburgh EMS transported a female victim to a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds in critical condition. She was pronounced dead at the hospital around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. Medics also transported a male with a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. He was listed in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and Violent Crime Unit responded to the scene to investigate. Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call VCU detectives at (412) 323-7161.,Chris Togneri
"May 8, 2019",,,: Cara Cruz,
"May 11, 2020",Identifying,,Police are asking for the public's assistance identifying this person. Anyone with information is asked to call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141,Maurice Matthew
"July 29, 2020",Discovered Deceased,Zone 4,"in the 300 block of Flowers Avenue around 10 a.m. When first responders arrived, a family member directed them to the location of the two deceased victims in the home. The family member had been checking on the well-being of the two individuals when they made the discovery and called 911. Medics pronounced the male and female deceased at the scene. Police are investigating and the Medical Examiner will determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"September 2, 2019",Robbery,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"September 15, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter report of gunfire in the Terrace Village area around 1:30 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 2 found a 27-year-old male shot with a gunshot wound to the foot in the 2600 block of Centre Avenue. Police chased on foot and detained a male matching a description of the shooter. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. This post will be updated if/when an arrest is made.,Chris Togneri
"June 16, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 2,"Zone 2 officers responded to a Shotspotter alert for four rounds fired in the 1000 block of Herron Avenue just before 9:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene a male was standing on the porch of a residence waiting for police to arrive. He told officers he had a dispute with another male who was in a vehicle honking his horn and yelling and wouldn't stop when he asked him to. He said he fired his gun when he thought the male in the vehicle was reaching for a weapon. The male in the vehicle was not struck or injured. The actor was arrested on scene and a firearm was recovered. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.",Cara Cruz
"August 24, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to 911 calls and a Shotspotter activation for multiple shots fired in the 100 block of Rhine Place just after 6 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they were directed to a residence where they found a one-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the head. Police quickly transported the baby to the hospital. With a police sergeant driving, two police officers held the baby in the backseat and worked to control the bleeding. The child arrived at the hospital in critical condition. The initial investigation shows the shots emanated from outside, traveling through a window and then two walls before hitting the baby. VCU and Homicide detectives are investigating. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 17, 2020",Shooting/Criminal Trespass,Zone 3,"Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 100 block of Zara Street around 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Responding officers from Zone 3 saw a male fleeing as police arrived on scene. They observed the male force his way through the closed front door of a home on Zara Street. Police gave verbal commands for the male to exit the home. Two adults who live in the home exited and advised officers that they live in the home and that a young girl was asleep in a room upstairs. Officers entered the home, secured the first floor and then cleared the second floor, where they located the sleeping girl. Officers safely evacuated the girl. Police then entered the basement, where they found a male actor hiding in a small utility room. The male refused multiple commands to surrender to police or show his hands. A K-9 was deployed and the male sprayed the dog in the face with laundry stain remover several times. After multiple attempts to apprehend the male, officers took him into custody. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries, then transported to the Allegheny County Jail. The residents of the home said they did not know the male inside their home and confirmed that no one should have been in their home. Officers also observed damage to the front door jam. Deonte Donald Kidd, 26 of Beltzhoover was charged with criminal trespass, resisting arrest and taunting a police animal, and for an outstanding warrant out of Upper St. Clair. Police continue to investigate the Zara Street shooting. No injuries or property damage in the shooting were reported.",Chris Togneri
"May 24, 2019","Shootings, One Fatal",Multiple Locations,"near the intersection of S. 27th Street and Jane Street around 3 a.m. One female victim taken by private means to a local hospital. Regarding the investigations: -- The female victim who was taken by private means to the hospital died. Police are investigating her death as a homicide. -- Police have arrested Andre Jamal Walker, 24, in the Liberty Avenue shooting on charges of criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault and receiving stolen property. -- Police do not believe these shootings are connected. All four cases are being actively investigated. If anyone has any information on any of the shootings, please call Pittsburgh Police at (412) 323-7800. We know from experience that when the community provides police with information, crimes are solved.",Chris Togneri
"April 25, 2019",,,: Chris Togneri,
"April 2, 2020",Attempted Robbery,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to an attempted robbery on Thursday, April 2, 2020 around 10:50 p.m. Responding officers met with a male who stated he was approached by an individual who put an object to his back. The victim yelled while at the ATM machine and the suspect ran off towards Wood Street. Nothing from the victim was taken. Suspect is described as wearing a male wearing black hoodie and blue jeans.",Maurice Matthew
"June 19, 2020",Arrest,Zone 4,"Following an investigation by the Pittsburgh Police Collision Investigation Unit, Shavonne James, 33, of Pittsburgh has been arrested in the January 18, 2020 fatal collision between a bus and pedestrian on De Soto Street and Fifth Avenue around 12:15 p.m. James faces four charges including Involuntary Manslaughter, Reckless Driving, Unlawful Activities, and Right of Way of Pedestrians in Crosswalks. She is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail. Original incident details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/475",Cara Cruz
"November 4, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 4,,Maurice Matthews II
"July 12, 2021",Collision,Zone 4,"Police, Fire, and EMS responded to reports of a collision at the intersection of Ellsworth Avenue and S. Aiken Ave. at approximately 2:20 p.m. Once on scene, first responders observed a City medic unit, Medic 11, that had struck an SUV in the intersection while responding to an emergency call. EMS Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 extricated a male driver who was entrapped in the SUV. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition. The two female paramedics inside the medic unit were able to self-extricate. They were evaluated on scene and later transported to the hospital in stable condition. There were no patients inside the ambulance at the time of the collision. The exact cause is being investigated.",Cara Cruz
"May 12, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old girl. Brianna Bach is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, between 135-150 pounds, with dyed red shoulder-length hair and glasses. Brianna left her Sugartop home with a suitcase on May 11 between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. and may have been wearing a red sweatshirt. She is possibly headed out of state to Florida or New Hampshire. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"April 20, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3, Fire, and EMS responded to a 2-vehicle collision on W. Saw Mill Run Boulevard near Crane Avenue around 6:35 p.m. When first responders arrived on scene they located a male and a female from a pickup truck that had collided with a McGann and Chester tow truck. The female passenger was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition. The male driver was transported in serious condition. The male driver of the tow truck suffered a shoulder injury. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 5, 2019",Armed Robberies,Multiple Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives are investigating a series of armed robberies at city gas stations. A gas station on the 4000 block of Liberty Avenue was robbed around 9:50 p.m. on Sunday. A gas station on the 4000 block of Beechwood Boulevard was robbed around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. And a gas station on the 2900 block of Banksville Road was robbed around 2 a.m. on Monday. In all three cases, three males in dark clothing entered the store and demanded cash. At least one suspect had a gun. No arrests at this time. Police are interviewing witnesses and reviewing possible video. The investigations are ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"May 16, 2019",Vehicle Pursuit,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers observed a vehicle on Hazelton Street that matched the description of a vehicle wanted in an unrelated crime around 9:35 p.m. Officers from Zone 1 pursued the vehicle and stopped it on Sandusky Court. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to Police Headquarters for questioning. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"October 28, 2021",Fire,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Firefighters responded to the 300 block of Kennedy Avenue for a 9-1-1 call of a house fire around 4:20 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they observed heavy fire and smoke coming from the structure. The residents jumped from the roof of the porch before first responders arrived. Medics evaluated the victims on scene and they were not injured. The flames quickly spread to adjacent homes on the right and left of the original fire. The residents of those homes were able to evacuate without injuries. Firefighters determined the 4-alarm fire to be contained around 7 a.m. The Fire Investigation Unit will determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"February 6, 2020",stabbing,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and EMS responded to a report of a person stabbed in the 20 block of Market Square around 2:20 p.m. First responders attended to a male victim who says he was stabbed by another individual. Upon further investigation, Police learned that the stabbing was self-inflicted. The male was taken to Mercy Hospital by medics in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"March 22, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing male. Adam Mahmoud, 18, was last seen around 7 a.m. on March 12 in the Greenfield area. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 120 pounds, with short black hair and thin mustache. Possibly driving a Beige 2010 Toyota Prius with PA plate JHL-1047. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"July 18, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone One responded to a Shot Spotter activation, followed by 911 calls of a male shot in the 500 block of Chester Avenue just after 10:00 a.m. The male victim had meantime been driven to a local hospital with three gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. He was transported to the hospital by private means. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"January 23, 2020",Theft,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a report of a theft at the Uni-Mart on the 1900 block of Brownsville Road just before 12:30 a.m. When police arrived the clerk told them a male entered the store and broke into a type of coin or game machine with a hammer, stealing the cash inside. There were no injuries to the clerk or any other customers. The male suspect then fled the store. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"September 15, 2020",Shooting,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of a male shot on the 7300 block of Penn Avenue around 12:19 p.m. Responding Zone 4 officers met a male with a gunshot wound to the upper thigh. Police applied a tourniquet to the victim who was conscious and alert. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"June 24, 2021",Arrrest,Zone 5,"Following an investigation by Zone 5 patrol officers, a search warrant was obtained for a residence in the 600 Block of Lenora Street. In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 24, SWAT executed a search of the residence. Two handguns, along with a large amount of crack cocaine, suspected cocaine, suspected heroin, and a large sum of U.S. currency were recovered. Patrick Castaphney and Jordan Castaphney were arrested. They each face multiple firearms and narcotics-related charges.",Cara Cruz
"September 22, 2019",Overdoses,South Side,,"PITTSBURGH, PA (11:35 a.m) —The initial investigation into the Southside medical incident suggests this was a drug-related overdose.</p> <p>The victims -- including three people who died and four who remain hospitalized -- appear to have been at the same venue together, and then to have gone to a second location at a private residence where they apparently overdosed on drugs. The victims all took the narcotics at the same time and in the same location. </p> <p>To be clear, this was not a case of a tainted drug being passed around or distributed in large volume at a large venue which could have affected even more people. It appears to have been isolated to a single location.</p> <p>However, police are concerned about a tainted, potentially deadly batch of drugs in the community. We remind the public not to use drugs. Simply put: You do not know what's in that drug.</p> <p>Regarding the orange wristbands: Police identified multiple venues in the city that used orange wristbands last night for events and concerts. News reports linking this incident to specific venues are incorrect.</p> <p>Anyone who attended one of these events has no cause for concern regarding their health.</p> <p>Public Safety would like to thank the media and public for helping us quickly disseminate information, and for calling in countless tips. </p> <p>Additional updates will be released when available.</p> <strong"
"July 6, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1200 block of Dickson Street around 10:40 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 1 came upon a male with a gunshot wound to his left leg on the 2700 block of Stayton Street. The victim was conscious and alert. Officers applied a tourniquet until EMS arrived. The male was transported by medics to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other reported injuries or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"August 19, 2019",Unusual / Vehicle,Zone 4,EMS and Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to reports of a male driver in possible distress on 5th Avenue at N. Craig street just before 5:15 p.m. When they arrived on scene witnesses directed them to a vehicle with a male driver who had suffered some type of medical episode while driving. Witnesses say the man was driving so slowly through the intersection that they were able to help bring the car to a stop so it was resting partially on the sidewalk. The vehicle did not hit anything. The man was transported by EMS in critical condition.,Cara Cruz
"May 16, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded for a 9-1-1 call for the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue around 3:40 p.m. Responding Zone 5 officers arrived and discovered a male victim inside a SUV. Police rendered aid to the victim until medics arrived. Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. A second person, who was the driver of the SUV was not injured. During the initial investigation, police learned the victim was shot inside the vehicle at another location. The driver continued until they reached the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue. GVI and MCU detectives arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"April 30, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"-- The victim who suffered a gunshot wound to the head died. The Medical Examiner’s Office will release the victim’s identity, as well as cause and manner. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police continued to investigate and earlier today detectives arrested Darryn Hobson, 20, of the South Side on charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, carrying a firearm without a license and reckless endangerment. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"January 23, 2020",Fire/Hit and Run,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a small fire inside one of the kitchen cooking vents in the Burger King located at 2900 Brownsville Road at 6:20 p.m. While firefighters were extinguishing the fire, employees from the store were waiting outside when a vehicle went through the drive-through and struck a juvenile female employee. She was transported by EMS to Children's Hospital in stable condition with a minor injury to her leg. The driver fled the scene. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 are searching for a sedan that is white or tan in color. There is no description of the driver. Police and Fire are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 14, 2020",Child Struck By Car,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a report of a child struck by a vehicle on the 600 block of Hillsboro Street around 2:30 p.m. The victim, a 5-year-old girl, was struck in the roadway after exiting a vehicle. Medics transported her to Children’s Hospital in critical condition. The driver, an adult male, stayed on scene and cooperated with police. The Crash Investigation Unit is investigating.",Chris Togneri
"May 9, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 100 block of East Meyers Street around 5:52 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 found a male victim who said an older model gold Dodge minivan drove up beside his vehicle while he was in the driver’s seat and started shooting at him. The victim told police he hit the accelerator to get away, struck several parked cars and then a building. He was not injured. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 24, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded a report of a female who was assaulted on the 900 block of Excelsior Street around 6:15 p.m. Zone 3 officers located two female stabbing victims, who appear to have stabbed each other, around the corner on Allen Street. Medics transported both woman with multiple stab wounds to local hospitals, one in critical condition and one in stable condition. Per the initial investigation: An altercation occurred inside a residence on the 900 block of Excelsior and spilled outside onto Allen Street. During the altercation, two males were also injured. Both males required transport to local hospitals in stable condition with minor head injuries. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process the scene. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"July 28, 2019",Aggravated Assault,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a dispute call at a block party on the 3100 block of Shady Avenue around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. The caller reported a male neighbor came to his residence and threw part of a drum set at him, causing a large bruise on his leg. Zone 4 officers responded and spoke to the suspect. He became aggressive toward officers. When an officer attempted to place the male in handcuffs, the male attacked the officer and punched him several times in the face. The officer discharged his taser and the actor was taken into custody. The officer sustained lacerations on his face that required more than a dozen stitches. The male actor, Charles O'Leary, 48, was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, simple assault and simple trespass.",Chris Togneri
"June 3, 2021",Homicide/Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to the 300 block of Kirk Avenue for multiple 9-1-1 calls for a person shot just after 5:35 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim outside of a vehicle with critical gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. Witnesses told police they saw two male actors flee the area. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 5, 2020",Fireworks,All Zones,"On July 4, the Fireworks Taskforce, made up of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, responded to 131 complaint calls regarding fireworks. These are the calls the taskforce was actually able to respond to. Just after midnight there were 125 additional calls that police and firefighters were forced to triage and prioritize due to the severity of the others. The Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS also responded to many of these calls. Here is a snapshot of some of the more serious fireworks-related incidents: In Zone 1, a fight between neighbors in the 2000 block of Lowrie Street ensued over fireworks where as many as five people were transported to the hospital, one of them with serious injuries. In the 1500 block of Eckert Street a large brush fire burned as a result of fireworks and police responded to complaints of huge displays on E. Ohio St, Rhine St, and in Northview Heights. In Zone 2, police responded to a number of locations in Lawrenceville and the Hill District, where residents were launching huge displays. Both Jacunda Street and Orchard Place in Zone 3 held large block parties with elaborate fireworks displays. As a result of those, fireworks from the Jacunda Street party were to blame for a 2-alarm residential structure fire in the 100 block of Orchard Place. Both parties left behind a large amount of debris on the streets that will require the help of Public Works to clear away. Zone 4, a large block party with fireworks in Lewis Park caused several small fires where units responded on two different occasions to put out fires on the dek hockey surface, basketball courts, playground surface and equipment. Large amounts of fireworks debris and boxes were strewn throughout the park. Several neighborhoods in Zone 5 also launched large displays where police responded to complaints. In the 700 block of Bucyrus Street in Zone 6, a 1-alarm residential structure fire resulted from a display box tipping and shooting into the side of a residence after fireworks were launched from it. In addition to these incidents, there were several small brush and dumpster fires and cardboard fireworks display boxes that caught fire throughout the city. Police issued a number of citations and charges will be pursued for some of the more serious incidents.",Cara Cruz
"October 5, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detective saw a vehicle driving erratically on Western Avenue, near Galveston Avenue, shortly before 3 p.m. The detective pulled the vehicle over. The driver complied, then got out of the vehicle and laid down in the street because he was suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics transported the male victim to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Police are trying to determine the shooting location. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"June 19, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 1700 block of Belleau Drive for a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired just after 8:20 p.m. A 9-1-1 call followed for a male shot. Officers located a male victim who had suffered gunshot wounds to the face and chest. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"April 16, 2020",Homicide Arrest,Zone 4,,Cara Cruz
"May 15, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing female. Bebe Otokonda is 49-years-old, 5 Feet 7 Inches tall, 187 pounds, with Salt and Pepper color hair. She was last seen May 14th around Noon in the Knoxville neighborhood wearing Blue jeans, Green/ Khaki colored shirt, Red “God Bless America” hat and a Black book bag. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2019",Arrest,Zone 3,"A Pittsburgh Police officer from Zone 3 was working in the area of the 1500 block of Carson Street when he spotted two males physically fighting on the sidewalk just after midnight on August 23. He approached the pair and ordered them to stop fighting, but they did not stop. Due to the close confines near a business, the officer was unable to physically separate them. Another verbal instruction for the pair to stop fighting was issued, to no avail. The officer deployed two bursts of OC spray to get the males to stop, but they did not. At this point another officer arrived on scene as backup and one of the males got up and took off running. The officers ordered him to stop, but he ignored their orders. One of the officers deployed his Taser. While they were taking the male into custody, a heavily intoxicated female tried to physically intervene and interrupt the arrest. She ignored police orders to stop and was, along with the male who fled, arrested by police. The other male who had been fighting was slightly injured, but refused medical attention. He did not want to pursue charges against either the male or the female. Police arrested Dakota Conwell, 25, of Pittsburgh for Disorderly Conduct, Escape and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to UPMC Mercy for evaluation before being taken to Allegheny County Jail. Diandra Conwell, 22, of Pittsburgh was arrested and charged with Obstructing Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest, Prohibited Acts, and Public Drunkenness.",Cara Cruz
"May 29, 2019",Swift Water Rescue,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS Flood Response Unit rescued one person from a vehicle when it got stuck in high water on Rt. 28 near the 40th Street Bridge. First Responders closed all lanes of Rt. 28 between the 31st and 40th Street Bridges around 6:30 pm after about 30 inches of water ran off a hillside and pooled in the roadway. The stranded motorist was not injured. The motorist’s vehicle had to be towed. Northbound lanes were reopened around 8:30 p.m. Southbound lanes remain closed as PennDOT crews clear debris from the roadway. Pittsburgh Police Commander Mike Pilyih said “the operation was an excellent collaboration and showed quick coordination between Pittsburgh Flood Response, Pittsburgh Police and Fire, Millvale Police and Fire and the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department.”",Chris Togneri
"November 13, 2020",1-Alarm Fire,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a 1-alarm fire on the 2000 block of Drum Street around 10:30 p.m. Police first arrived on scene, and observed smoke coming from the three-storey structure. Three officers safely escorted three residents out of the home. The three officers and residents were taken to a local hospital for minor smoke inhalation. There were no other injuries on scene. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames in just under an hour. The Fire Investigations Unit will investigate the fire to determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"November 18, 2021",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 100 block of Amanda Avenue for a reported robbery around 9:20 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived at the Triangle Mart, they were directed to the suspect’s direction of flight. Police conducted a search of the area with negative results. There were no injuries and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"February 16, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a person shot at Larimer Avenue and Auburn Street at 1:35 a.m. Responding officers located a juvenile male at that location with a gunshot wound to the upper thigh. They rendered aid and applied pressure to the wound until medics arrived. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"December 24, 2019",Shooting,Zone 4,,Maurice Matthew
"April 7, 2020",2-Alarm Fire,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded to a 2-alarm structure fire at the 4500 block of Liberty Avenue around 4:20 a.m. Responding crews spotted the fire on the first floor of the building. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire without complication. There were no reported injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Pittsburgh Police detectives and Pittsburgh Fire investigators, will determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"July 23, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,UPDATE 2: This individual was also charged with two counts of Recklessly Endngering Another Person.,"The investigation is ongoing.</p> <p>UPDATE: 07/23/21</p> <p>Police have arrested one individual in connection with this incident.</p> <p>A 15-year-old from Clairton, PA is charged with 2 counts of Criminal Attempt Homicide, 2 counts of Aggravated Assault, 3 gun offenses, and 2 counts of Criminal Mischief.</p> <p>He will be charged as an adult.</p> <p>The investigation is ongoing.</p> <p>Original post:</p> <p>Just after 1:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 first reported hearing several shots fired in the vicinity of S.18th Street and E. Carson Street on the South Side.</p> <p>Responding officers quickly located three male gunshot victims at separate locations in the area.</p> <p>Medics transported one victim in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the chest. The other two victims were transported in serious condition. All were taken to local trauma centers.</p> <p>At least two of the victims were treated by officers until medics arrived.</p> <p>One police officer suffered a wrist injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.</p> <p>Four individuals were detained as investigators processed multiple scenes. Detectives from the Violent Crime and Mobile Crime units are investigating.</p> <p>The investigation is ongoing.</p> <strong"
"October 22, 2019",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at the intersection of E. Carson and S. 20th streets around 4:15 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 met with a male victim who stated he was robbed by two men shortly after he parked his vehicle. One of the males appeared to have a firearm under his sweatshirt. The two suspects took the victim’s vehicle and drove away. The vehicle was spotted a short time later in the Knoxville area where it crashed into a retaining wall. The males fled on foot. Officers apprehanded a juvenile suspect, who was treated at Children's Hospital for minor injuries and taken into custody. Police continue to search for the second male. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthews II
"June 22, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,,
"August 1, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a Shot Spotter alert of multiple shots fired, followed by 911 calls, in the 2600 block of Penn Avenue in the Strip District, just before 2 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim who had suffered several gun shot wounds lying on a sidewalk across from a parking lot. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. Officers spoke with some witnesses who were in the area because a night club had just let out for the evening in the same block. Police are actively searching for a suspect. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"April 23, 2021",Fires,Zone 3,"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded for a 2-alarm residential structure fire in the 400 block of Beltzhoover Avenue just after 1:15 a.m. Upon their arrival they found a fully involved fire at an unoccupied house that had spread to the house next door. Both houses were a total loss. Firefighters worked to save a third house. Four adults from the third house were displaced by the fire and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. PLI was on scene to assess the structural integrity of the third house. While still fighting the Beltzhoover fire, firefighters were called to Freeland Street and Estella Street a couple blocks away for a fully involved structure fire at an unoccupied house. Several tall trees surrounding the home caught fire.The second fire was declared under control just before 3 a.m. There were no injuries to firefighters at either fire. Both fires are believed to be suspicious in nature. The Fire Investigation Unit was on scene to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"May 22, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 were dispatched for a male shot on the 20 block of Trent Street around 3:40 a.m. When police arrived on scene they found the victim in his vehicle with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"August 17, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 2200 and 2300 blocks of East Hills Drive around 10 p.m. Responding Zone 5 officers were alerted to a male shooting victim. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. A second victim was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle before officers arrived on scene. There were no other injuries. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 26, 2019",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to reports of an armed male barricaded inside a residence in the 7100 block of Everton Avenue at 10:15 p.m. When police arrived on scene they learned the male was inside with two of his children, one infant and one toddler, after a dispute with the childrens' mother and grandmother who were not inside the home. Members of the Pittsburgh Police SWAT Team and Tactical Negotiations Team were sent in to and establish communications with the male. They were able to reach him by phone and he surrendered peacefully to police a little over an hour after the incident began. The children are safe and back in the home. The male is not being charged at this time. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"February 13, 2021",Fire,Fire zone 1-14,"Just after midnight, firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 1-alarm residential structure fire in the 4000 block of Cambronne Street. Responding units extinguished the fire quickly, but encountered severe hoarding conditions in the home where they accessed the second floor to find a female deceased with a dog, which was also deceased. No one else lived in the home. The Fire Investigations Unit will determine the exact cause of the fire. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office will release the victim's identity and cause and manner of death. EMS and Police were also on scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"March 30, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a 911 call for a person shot on the 7000 block of Monticello Street just before 2:20 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene, they found a female victim, an adult, inside a residence with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced deceased by medics shortly after their arrival. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are searching for a male suspect. No description is available at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 16, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 2300 block of E Hills Drive for multiple Shotspotter alerts around 9:15 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they located an unconscious male with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced the 20-year-old victim deceased at the scene. The Mobile Crime Unit and GVI processed the scene. There were no other injuries and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 4, 2021",Residential structure fire,Fire Zone 4,"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm residential structure fire in the 1300 block of Lettie Hill Street in Beechview at 9:30 p.m. Residents of the side by side duplex were able to exit the structure safely with no injuries. Medic 3 and Rescue 2 were on scene, but there were no transports to the hospital. Police helped secure the scene. All firefighters were accounted for and there were no injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire, which was under control by 10 p.m. The Red Cross has been notified to assist the displaced residents with temporary accommodations.",Cara Cruz
"April 14, 2020",Collision,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 were involved in a Hit and Run around 12:30 a.m. on the 1500 block of Brighton Road. The officers were leaving the Zone 1 station when their marked vehicle was struck by a civilian vehicle that kept did not stop. The officer’s vehicle sustained damage to the passenger side. The officer was not injured during the collision. The suspect vehicle was found a short time later on N Charles Street with no one inside. Police are Investigating,Maurice Matthew
"August 14, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just before 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a ShotSpotter notification, followed by a 9-1-1 call, for a vehicle into a house in 800 block of Bernd Street in Beltzhoover. Responding units discovered the lone occupant of the vehicle, a male driver, had suffered a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit (VCU) are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"December 18, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Kennedy and Norwood avenues around 3 p.m. Officers found two gunshot victims near a vehicle. A male was found inside the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A female, who was shot in the arm, was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Zone 1 officers searched the area for suspects but were unable to locate the shooter or shooters. VCU detectives and the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call VCU at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"November 1, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a residence on the 500 block of Lorenz Avenue for a report of shots fired around 12:50 a.m. Shortly after, a 25-year-old male walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was admitted in stable condition. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"June 10, 2019",Missing Male,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public's help locating an endangered missing adult male. Jerry Marshall, 58, of the Hill District was last seen Monday, June 10, around 5:45 a.m. at his residence. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, with brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Police at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"August 4, 2021",Homicide,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 2200 block of Sarah Street for an unresponsive female on August 2 around 10:50 a.m. When officers arrived, they located an unresponsive female in the home. Medics pronounced the woman deceased at the scene. The Crime Scene Unit and Homicide detectives arrived and processed the scene. The Medical Examiner has ruled the cause of death as a homicide, and The investigation is still ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 28, 2021",,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 1900 block of Colwell Street around 2 p.m. for possible human remains discovered. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they were directed by a work crew to the location in a wooded area. It was determined that the remains were of human origin. Detectives with the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"February 20, 2020",Arrest,State of Virginia,"City of Pittsburgh, Public Safety and Bureau of Fire officials learned this evening that a city firefighter was arrested in Virginia and charged via a federal criminal complaint with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor. The charges against the firefighter, identified in an FBI investigation as Brian Kosanovich, are deeply disturbing. He was immediately removed from duty and placed on unpaid administrative leave pending an administrative investigation. As this is an ongoing case, we will have no further comment at this time. Any and all additional questions should be directed to FBI officials in Virginia.",Chris Togneri
"March 11, 2021",Fire,Elliot,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of Fire, EMS and Police responded to a 2-alarm residential fire on the 900 block of Gibson Street around 3:10 a.m. Crews found flames in the first floor that spread into the second and third floors. Firefighters gained entry and quickly knocked down the flames. A male and female resident were safely evacuated, however the male collapsed outside and went into cardiac arrest. EMS Medics immediately treated the man on scene and were able to reestablish a pulse en route the hospital. The male was admitted in critical condition. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of Police detectives and Fire investigators, responded and will determine the cause of the fire. The Red Cross will help the family with housing. Gibson Street was closed as crews battled the fire. No neighboring homes were damaged.",Chris Togneri
"July 14, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 800 Block of Mt. Pleasant Road in Northview Heights at 1:58 a.m. Zone 1 officers found a female victim shot multiple times in the lower body. Medics transported her to a local hospital in critical condition. A second gunshot victim, a male, fled the scene but returned to seek medical attention. He was transported in stable condition. Police are investigating. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"May 13, 2019",House Fire,Wilkinsburg,"Pittsburgh Firefighters responded to house fire on the 8000 block of Susquehanna Street in Wilkinsburg around 10:15 p.m. When crews arrived, they found the second and third floors of the three-story home fully involved. The fire went to two alarms shortly before 11 p.m. Battalion Chief Dan Herr said it took about 45 minutes to get the heaviest flames knocked down. Crews remained on site past midnight to put water on hot spots. The home was abandoned so no residents were displaced. One firefighter was treated for a minor hand injury. Firefighters prevented any damage to neighboring structures, including a home next door that is separated by a few feet. The Allegheny County Fire Marshall responded on scene. Wilkinsburg Police, Eastern Area Prehospital Services and the Salvation Army also responded.",Chris Togneri
"September 10, 2020",Commendation,Zones 3 and 6,,Cara Cruz
"October 16, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a report of two possible gunshot victims inside a vehicle in the 300 block of Birmingham Avenue just after 8 p.m. Responding officers found a vehicle with bullet holes and a window that had been shot out. There were two victims inside. Police applied a tourniquet to a male victim with a gunshot wound to the arm. A second male victim received a graze wound. EMS transported both to the hospital in stable condition. The victims told police they were shot in the 400 block of Meridan Street near Olympia Park on Mount Washington where police found evidence of a crime scene. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"January 12, 2020",Fire,Oakland,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire officials responded to a residential fire on the 200 block of Robinson Street around 4 a.m. Responding firefighters found the roof on fire and downed power lines on the roof. The fire went to two alarms around 5 a.m. Crews were able to put out the flames after Duquesne Light shut off power to the lines. No one was injured. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of Police detectives and Fire investigators, will determine the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"September 14, 2021",Fire,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 1000 block of Liberty Avenue around 9:35 p.m. for reported heavy smoke. The hotel guest started evacuating prior to the arrival of Pittsburgh Firefighters. When Firefighters arrived, it was determined the fire was on the 24th floor. The high-rise plan was put in place, which elevated the call to a 3-alarm fire for more support. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the 24th floor, and was extinguished shortly after their arrival. There were no injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit will determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"November 24, 2020",Carjacking/Arrest,Zone 1,"Just before 1:20 a.m. Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 officers spotted a stolen vehicle on S.Side Avenue at Sunset Avenue. The vehicle had been reported stolen in an earlier armed carjacking in the 1700 block of Belleau Drive just after 5 p.m. Officers followed it for a short time before the three male occupants bailed out of the vehicle on Reekes Way, a dead end street just off of Spring Garden. One of the males was taken into custody immediately, while the two others ran into a wooded area. Police caught up with the other two males on foot and they were also taken into custody. All three are juveniles. The investigation is ongoing. NB: This is a separate carjacking incident and different vehicle from the one that occurred in the 300 block of Suncrest Street in Zone 3.",Cara Cruz
"June 22, 2021",2-Alarm fire,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to the 600 block of N Murtland Avenue around 11:45 a.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived on scene, they observed heavy smoke coming from the top two floors of the row home. A male and female on the first floor of the duplex were able to escape without injuries. First responders learned the top apartment was a vacant unit. Two nearby homes sustained minor damage. The 2-alarm fire was contained shortly after noon, and there were no injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit are looking into the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"May 30, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just before 3:45 a.m., a male gunshot victim arrived at the hospital in stable condition by private means with a gunshot wound to the leg. Zone 3 officers located a crime scene outside of a residence on the 900 block of Arlington Avenue. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"August 26, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a male stabbed in the back on the 700 block of Webster Terrace around 4:20 p.m The male victim was walking and talking to Medics before he was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"April 17, 2020",Arrest,N/A,"Sanders Barber, 44, has been taken into custody in New Jersey by the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from the New Jersey State Police, on an outstanding City of Pittsburgh arrest warrant. The arrest warrant was for the homicide of a female on the 7000 block of Monticello Street in the early morning hours of March 30, 2020. Any updates on this incident will appear in this space and on social media. Original Incident Details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/576#",Cara Cruz
"September 6, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter notification for rounds fired in the 2100 block of Watson Street just before 6:45 p.m. Responding officers did not find any victims at the scene, but a short time later a male with three gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital by private means in critical condition. It is not yet known if the victim was shot on Watson Street. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"July 13, 2019",SWAT Callout,Brighton Heights,"Pittsburgh Burea of Police officers responded to a report of a domestic incident on the 4000 block of Brandon Road around 1:15 p.m. Officers from Zone 1 were able to visually identify a female inside the house who had been assaulted by a male, who was also in the house. The male refused to let the woman out or police in, making this a hostage situation. Zone 1 officers and supervisors recognized that this was a volatile situation and that the woman was in great danger. They used a ladder off a responding Pittsburgh Fire truck to free the woman through a second-floor window and bring her to safety. The male barricaded himself inside the home. SWAT and the Tactical Negotiations Team arrived on scene. Negotiators made contact with the male but he was uncooperative. He made multiple threats of violence against police. SWAT gained entry into the home, and deployed gas and a K-9 Officer. Police took the male into custody on the third floor of the home without incident around 3:50 p.m. The male, identified as Marc Vrane, 47, was placed under arrest and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, strangulation, unlawful restraint, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. Officers also found drug paraphernalia in the house and are obtaining a search warrant. Additional charges are likely. The female victim was treated on scene for bruises and other markings. Vrane was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being transported to the county jail.",Chris Togneri
"March 15, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 officers responded to a Shotspotter notification in the 600 block of Hollace Street around 8:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found shots had been fired during an attempted carjacking. The two victims inside the vehicle drove off and were located on Wylie Avenue. A male suffered cuts to his arm from broken glass. He refused medical attention. A male actor fled on foot in an unknown direction. Crime Scene Unit detectives processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"March 4, 2020",Carjacking,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"October 20, 2021",Home Invasion,South Side Slopes,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 3 officers responded to an attempted home invasion on the 2300 block of Cobden Street in the South Side Slopes just after 3:30 a.m. The actor kicked in the front door of the home before running away with a suspected firearm, which was recovered during the pursuit. Police deployed non-lethal force using a taser and arrested the actor near city steps. Updates will be posted as they become available.",Amanda Mueller
"December 3, 2020",Carjacking,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a carjacking on the 1200 block of E Carson Street around 9:35 a.m. Responding Zone 3 officers met with a female who stated, she was pulled out of her parked vehicle by an unknown male. The suspect got into the driver seat and fled in the red sedan towards an unknown direction. The victim suffered a minor laceration to her cheek. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 22, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"----------------------------------- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a call of a male shot in the 5100 block of Kincaid Street just before 12:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male who was unresponsive, with a single gunshot wound to the chest inside a residence. He was pronounced deceased by medics shortly after their arrival. Officers learned there had been some type of landlord/tenant dispute involving a stun gun before the male was shot. Police have detained one male for questioning. Detectives from the Bureau’s GVI Unit are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 12, 2021",Threat,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to St. John's Catholic Church at 506 Saline Street just after 11:15 a.m. for a threat made over the phone. A male called 9-1-1 and indicated he was going to harm congregants and himself, and that he had multiple firearms. Officers arrived at the church and cleared the interior of any threats. They then established a perimeter and worked to move the 30 congregants out in small groups under police escort. At approximately 12 p.m. everyone in the church had safely exited and the building was secured. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 17, 2020",Drug Trafficking Arrest,Zone 1,"was arrested at the scene and is being indicted federally on drug trafficking charges. After taking Gale into custody, detectives went to a second location in the North Side, where they recovered additional heroin and a large bag of cocaine. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the community for their cooperation and vigilance in helping to keep their neighborhoods safe by reporting any suspicious or illegal activity to 911 or 311.",Cara Cruz
"October 11, 2020",Protest,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police were alerted to a report of 15 protesters on the Roberto Clemente Bridge around 8:30 a.m. When police arrived, they discovered protesters used bicycles to close the bridge to vehicles at the intersection of Sixth Avenue Fort Duquesne Boulevard. Two members of the group began to climb the archway attempting to hang a banner. Fire, EMS, and River Rescue responded to the scene for assistance. Police closed the bridge to pedestrians and vehicles a short time later. Negotiators kept constant contact with the climbers. They were able to encourage them to rappel down just over 3-hours later. William Howison, 24 and Chelsea Lefever, 28 both of Pittsburgh were arrested without incident. Their charges are pending and the Roberto Clemente Bridge has since reopened.",Maurice Matthew
"June 6, 2021",Vehicle vs. Pedestrian,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a hit and run of a pedestrian in the 7000 block of Churchland Street just before 7:30 p.m. Responding officers and medics located a 7-year-old male victim. He was transported to Children's Hospital in stable condition. The suspect vehicle is described as a black, 2-door, older model BMW. Anyone with information is asked to call Zone 5 station at (412) 665-3605 or Police Headquarters at (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"November 21, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police Zone 3 officers were notified of a reckless driver in the South Side. Police located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the 1500 block of E Carson Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver fled from the officer striking a marked Pittsburgh Bureau of Police vehicle at 17th and E Carson. One officer avoided being run over by the suspect during the low speed pursuit. The male continued weaving in and out of opposing traffic before crashing. There were no injuries and the suspect was taken into custody.,Maurice Matthew
"March 17, 2020",Fire,Zone 1,,Maurice Matthew
"February 9, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"UPDATE: February 9, 2021 6:55 a.m. Richard Varek has been located and he is safe. Thank you to the public and the media for sharing the information. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing male. Richard Varek, 62, of South Side Slopes was last seen Feb. 8 around 1 p.m. exiting a Port Authority bus on Smithfield and Carson streets. He is 5’4” 150 pounds with gray hair and green eyes. He may be headed to Mt. Washington. Richard has an intellectual disability and is hard of hearing. He was last seen wearing, black t-shirt, gray or dark blue sweatpants and sweatshirt, black Steelers Jacket with yellow writing/stripes, red, white, and blue Pepsi toggle hat, white shoes, and gloves. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"June 29, 2019",Possible Shooting,Zone 3,A man walked into the Mt. Oliver Police Department around 3:15 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The male told police he was shot near the intersection of Brownsville Road and East Meyers Street. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"November 23, 2020",Carjacking/Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of a carjacking and shooting in the 300 block of Suncrest Street around 11:15 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Detectives from the Major Crimes and Crime Scene units processed the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"May 26, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Wabash Street and Sawmill Run Road at 1:47 p.m. When they arrived on scene, they found a female and a child inside the vehicle. Neither was seriously hurt, but the female was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Police believe the female may have experienced a medical event that caused her to crash the vehicle. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"August 22, 2020",Carjacking,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported carjacking on the 200 block of Taylor Street around 9:25 a.m. Officers from Zone 5 met with the victim who stated a suspect displayed a weapon then demanded the vehicle. A short time later, officers spotted the stolen SUV and three males on the 5100 block of Hillcrest Street. The suspects fled from the vehicle on foot, in the direction of Shamrock Way. Officers conducted a search of the area, but were not able to locate the suspects. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"June 6, 2019",Loose Alligator,Zone 6,"A man walking his dog spotted an alligator in front of a garage on Sebring Avenue near Rutherford Avenue. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers from Zone 6 responded to the report of a loose, large alligator around 9:55 p.m. They confirmed that there was indeed an alligator in Beechview and called Animal Care & Control. Police kept the alligator at a safe distance while forming a perimeter around it to make sure the alligator did not run away or threaten neighbors. The alligator was agitated and hissing. When Animal Care & Control officers arrived, they worked with police officers to corner the alligator against the garage door and carefully get it into custody. Animal Care & Control transported the alligator to Humane Animal Rescue in the East End. No one was injured. The alligator was approximately five feet long. As was stated last month -- when another alligator was located and captured near the Southside Riverfront Park -- alligators are not common in Pittsburgh. They require a warm climate and would not survive winter here. Commander Mike Pilyih, who responded to the Beechview alligator, said both cases are likely the result of people buying an alligator, raising it until it got too big to care for, and releasing it to the wild. Such actions are irresponsible. Alligators are dangerous. Anyone encountering any type of loose exotic animal in Pittsburgh should call 911.",Chris Togneri
"November 9, 2020",Non-Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of a male shot on the 6500 block of Winslow Street around 7 p.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was conscious and alert while being treated by the medics. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other victims on scene. The Violent Crime and Mobile Crime units arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 14, 2019",Fight,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police have made no arrests in connection with a fight that occurred inside the Hotel Monaco on the 600 block of William Penn Pl. just after 2:30 a.m. on December 14. A male victim who was critically injured during this incident was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Police have conducted interviews with the parties involved and with witnesses. The parties involved in this incident did not know each other. The investigation is ongoing. Pittsburgh Police will continue to consult with the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, but at this time no charges have been filed. The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/424",Cara Cruz
"August 17, 2021",Homicide,Zone 1,"Just after 5 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for a ShotSpotter alert in the 1300 block of Malden Street. Responding units located evidence that a possible crime had occurred. Police forced entry inside a residence where they found a male with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit and the Mobile Crime Unit are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 21, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"UPDATE: (Dec. 23, 2020 3:00 p.m.) -- The body discovered on Dec. 22, 2020 in Brighton Heights has been identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner as Deric Davis. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating his death as a homicide. No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help in locating a missing 53-year-old man. Deric Bryan Davis is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, 200 pounds, bald with brown eyes. He walks with a gait motion on his tip toes. Davis is from the Brighton Heights neighborhood, and was last in contact with family on December 14th. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"July 19, 2021",Hit and Run,Zone 2,"Police, Fire, and EMS responded to reports of a two vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Fort Duquesne Blvd. and Stanwix Street after 7:30 p.m. on Monday. While en route to the scene, police learned one of the vehicles involved in the crash had fled the scene headed outbound toward the Fort Pitt Tunnel. Two victims from the other vehicle were treated at the scene by firefighters and paramedics before being transported to the hospital with minor injuries. A third passenger in the vehicle was uninjured. The vehicle was damaged and towed from the scene. Witnesses provided police with information about the vehicle that fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 9, 2019",Assault,Zone 1/Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 responded to reports of a male who walked into 777 Casino Drive at around 4 p.m. with some type of stab wound. When officers arrived they met with a male victim with superficial cut wound to one of his arms. The male was later transported to a local hospital where he was treated. He told police that a male had slashed him with some sort of knife at the Allegheny T station about an hour and a half earlier. A review of security camera footage did not turn up any evidence of this. An initial search for a crime scene given the male's changing information to police turned up empty. Further investigation at the hospital revealed the wound stemmed from a dispute in a different part of the city earlier in the day. April Loughner, 33, of Pittsburgh was arrested and charged with Simple Assault and Strangulation in that incident.",Cara Cruz
"May 18, 2020",Homicide,North Side,The Allegheny County Medical Examiner today ruled the death of Tionna Highsmith a homicide. Highsmith was shot and paralyzed in 2005 when she was caught in the crossfire of a shootout during a church festival in Brighton Heights. She was found deceased in her apartment in January. Highsmith was 29. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police continue to investigate this senseless act of violence that led to the death of an innocent person. Anyone with any information on this case is urged to call Violent Crime Unit detectives at (412) 323-7161.,Chris Togneri
"August 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 1000 block of Blackadore Street for a Shotspotter alert around 2:30 a.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they located a female gunshot victim in the road. Officers rendered aid until medics arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and GVI detectives arrived to process the scene. There are no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"April 6, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert and 911 calls for shots fired in the 1900 block of Manhattan Street around 7:15 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim in the 1400 block of Nixon Street who had suffered a gunshot wound to the shin. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. The initial investigation shows the shots were fired from a moving vehicle, which also struck a residence. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 11, 2021",UCR Statistics,All Zones,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its August 2021 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets city-wide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover from August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021, are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. The total number of incidents for August were down 9% from July and nearly 19% lower than the five year average. Violent Crimes were down 2.5%, while Part 1 Property Crimes were up 9% from July. However, both of these figures are significantly lower than August figures over the last 5 years, down 29% and 27% respectively.",Maurice Matthew
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"August 31, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire on the 1500 block of Davis Avenue shortly after midnight. Zone 1 officers located a male adult with a gunshot wound to the knee a short distance away on the 3600 block of Massachusetts Avenue. EMS Medics transported the make to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"August 1, 2020",River Rescue search,Washington's Landing,"Pittsburgh River Rescue responded to a report of a male who fell into the Allegheny River near the 31st Street Bridge around 9:45 p.m. Friday. The male was on a boat with friends. When the operator was docking the boat at a Washington’s Landing marina, the male fell or jumped into the water and did not resurface. EMS rescue divers searched the water for two hours, their efforts challenged by heavy debris in the water and near-zero visibility. They located the male about 40 feet downriver shortly before midnight. The male was pronounced dead at 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning. Pittsburgh Police and the PA Fish and Boat Commission are investigating. Pittsburgh River Rescue is made up of EMS certified rescue divers and Pittsburgh Police boat operators and code enforcers.",Chris Togneri
"May 10, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to 9-1-1 calls for a person shot in the 300 block of Mathews Avenue just after 2:20 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they located a male victim with gunshot wounds to the buttocks and leg. He was transported to the hospital by medics in critical condition. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"August 29, 2019",Domestic Violence,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of domestic violence inside a residence in the 100 block of Montville Street just before 1:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene they met with a female who had exited the home safely on her own. She told police her boyfriend threatened her and barricaded himself inside the home. She also told police she believed a firearm was inside the residence. For the safety of all involved, SWAT was called to the scene and negotiators worked to establish contact with the male. Police searched the perimeter of the residence as well as the surrounding neighborhood. Just after 2:30 a.m. police spotted the male outside in the backyard of a residence about half a block from his home. He was taken into custody without incident. Police searched inside the residence and recovered a firearm. Joshua Miniotas, 28, of Pittsburgh faces charges of Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"December 28, 2021",SWAT,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 200 block of Zara Street for a domestic 9-1-1 call around 7:30 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they located the 9-1-1 caller who stated, the male was in the home armed with a knife. SWAT and negotiators responded when the male barricaded himself on the top floor. Police negotiators encouraged the male to surrender around 45-minutes later. He was taken into custody without incident. One officer suffered a wrist injury and was evaluated on scene.",Maurice Matthew
"May 2, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 8300 block of Perchment Street around 6:00 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 5 came upon a female with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers rendered aid to the victim until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other reported injuries or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"October 15, 2019",Assault,Zone 1,,Cara Cruz
"June 14, 2021",,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3, EMS, and Fire responded to the 1800 block of Brownsville Road for reports of an injured toddler just before 3 p.m. Once on scene, first responders located a boy who had fallen from a second-floor window of a residence. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. His exact age is not known at this time. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 22, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a 911 call for a male who was reportedly shot and sitting inside a vehicle in the 3300 block of Delaware Street just before midnight. When responding officers arrived they located an unoccupied vehicle with a number of bullet holes, but the victim was no longer on scene. Shortly thereafter a male arrived at the hospital, driven there by private means, with a gunshot wound to the leg. He arrived in stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene on Delaware Street. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 18, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 1,"Just before 7:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 200 block of Lamar Street for reports of a male in his 30's with multiple stab wounds to the face, arm and back. Arriving units located a male victim inside a residence. He was transported to the hospital by medics in stable condition. Officers located a possible crime scene in the 100 block of Hazlett Street. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 11, 2019",Animal Cruelty,Zone 3,(Dec. 4): Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are investigating an animal cruelty case. A citizen on the 00 block of Knox Avenue waved down Zone 3 officers on patrol around 7:50 a.m. to alert them to a dog tied to a dumpster. Officers found the dog outside an apartment complex. It was emaciated and shivering. A dog crate was inside the dumpster. Officers called Animal Control which transported the dog to a local shelter. Police are investigating. Anyone with information on the dog is asked to call Officer Christine Luffey at (412) 488 8425.,Chris Togneri
"May 19, 2019",SWAT Callout,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Burea of Police officers responded to a report of a suicidal male in an apartment on the 4500 block of Liberty Avenue shortly before 8 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 5 made contact with the male, who said he wanted to hurt himself and others and that he had a cache of weapons. Police closed Liberty between Ella and Taylor streets and moved pedestrians off the sidewalks. SWAT was called and Police began negotiating with the male. Around 8:45 p.m., the male surrendered without incident. EMS took him to UPMC Presbyterian for medical clearance, after which he will go to Western Psych for a full evaluation. Liberty Avenue reopened around 9:10 p.m.",Chris Togneri
"February 27, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of shots fired on the 0 block of Vincent Street around 11:05 p.m. Zone 3 officers located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to his right elbow. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation by the Violent Crime Unit, the victim and his neighbor got into a confrontation and the neighbor shot him. The neighbor, Joseph Baker, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.",Chris Togneri
"January 27, 2021",Fire,Fire Zone 1-16,Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm residential structure fire in the 2700 block of Glen Mawr Street at around 6:45 a.m. The nine residents - three adults and six children - were able to safely exit the home uninjured. One male adult was treated by Medic 3 for smoke inhalation. There were no injuries to firefighters. Zone 6 police officers secured the scene and helped with the displaced residents who will be referred to the Red Cross for further assistance. The Fire Investigation Unit will investigate the exact cause of the fire.,Cara Cruz
"December 6, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Update 12/6/21 6:20 p.m: Carol Wells has been safely located. Thank you to all for your assistance. Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating an endangered missing female. Carol Wells, 62, is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 210 pounds with Blonde hair, and Hazel eyes. She was last seen in the Oakland area on the evening of December 5th. Wells is known to frequent the Lawrenceville area. If seen please call SVU detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Maurice Matthew
"May 27, 2020",Arrest,6,"Edward Phillips, 44, of Pittsburgh turned himself in to the Warrant Office around 5:30 a.m. on May 27 in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred on the 900 block of Norwich Avenue on May 24, 2020. Phillips faces multiple charges including: Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Persons not to Possess, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, and Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended. He is currently being held at Allegheny County Jail. Original Incident Details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/660",Cara Cruz
"August 16, 2019",Unusual /Shots Fired,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Pittsburgh Police responded to reports of shots fired inside a building located in the 2100 block of Centre Avenue just before 2 a.m. When units arrived on scene it appeared that shots were fired indoors, from one apartment suite into another. One of the shots struck a pipe inside one of the suites, causing a water leak. Fire arrived and controlled the leak. Police searched both apartment suites extensively for victims, with negative results. There were no injuries. No ShotSpotter alert was activated. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"April 8, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing juvenile female. Justice Roberts, 12, is 5’1” around 125 pounds and was last seen April 7th around 5 p.m. in East Liberty. She was last seen wearing long braids with black leggings, tie-dye Crocs and a black colored sweatshirt labeled “PINK” Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"June 25, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 2,"Investigators with the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) seek the public’s assistance to identify the two individuals in this series of photos. Both are suspects in the vandalization of a marked police vehicle during the May 30 protests downtown. One individual is wearing a ski mask that covers their hair and face, a black t-shirt, dark-colored backpack with grey pants rolled at the ankle, and white tennis shoes. The other has bright pink hair worn shoulder-length at the time under a black beanie, wearing a yellow bandana, black jeans, light-colored shirt and a blue jean jacket, carrying a large army green bag. The two individuals are seen together at multiple points during the destruction of the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"July 2, 2021",Pedestrian Hit and Run,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a hit and run incident at the intersection of Hoff Street and Lowrie Street just before 12:45 p.m. Once on scene they found a male victim on the ground who had been struck by a vehicle. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition. Detectives from Major Crimes are investigating. There are no arrests and no vehicle description is being released at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 8, 2019",House Fire,Homewood,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded to a residential fire on the 7900 block of Maderia Street around 11:30 p.m. Initial Fire crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story house. The fire went to three alarms. It took about an hour to contain the fire. Damage was extensive. No neighboring structures were damaged. Two adults and two children self-evacuated and were not injured. Two dogs were also safely evacuated. The Red Cross will assist the family with housing. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of Pittsburgh Police detectives and Pittsburgh Fire investigators, will determine the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"December 6, 2021",Homicide Arrest,Pittsburgh,"Just after 6:30 p.m., officers in Zone 1 responded to Allegheny Commons East for a Shotspotter alert. Upon arrival, responders found a male shot multiple times and began first aid and CPR on scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Homicide and Crime Scene Unit detectives processed evidence at the scene. There is no one in custody at this time and detectives continue to investigate.",Amanda Mueller
"February 2, 2021",Fall,Downtown,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call for a male who had reportedly fallen several stories off a Downtown building around 12:15 p.m. Officers and medics located a male in his 40s in an alley, Exchange Way, between Liberty and Penn Avenues. First Responders performed CPR, but the man was declared deceased at the scene. It appears the man fell off a building in the 900 block of Liberty Avenue. Major Crimes detectives are investigating, which includes speaking to witnesses in the area and reviewing video. The man’s identity will be released by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.",Chris Togneri
"May 22, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zones 2 and 4 responded to a ShotSpotter alert of shots fired in the 2100 block of Watson Street just before 1:00 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they heard noises coming from a residence on that block and observed someone inside. Officers then set up a perimeter and began calling out to the occupant. A male responded vocally to officers, but then turned up music and refused to exit the residence. At this point, the male called 911 and reported that he was “under siege.” The operator was able to relay messages to him from officers on-scene imploring the male to exit the residence. The male surrendered by walking out of the home. He was taken to Western Psychiatric for a mental health evaluation.",Cara Cruz
"August 8, 2020",Arrest,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of people shooting paintballs on the 200 block of Helen Way around 11:45 a.m. When officers from Zone 3 arrived, they found evidence of a paintball shooting. The actors were not on scene when police arrived. Upon investigating, officers noticed a woman with a warrant for her arrest. She became combative with officers when they approached her. This caused the woman’s dog to become agitated and nipping at one officer. The officer fired a shot in the dog’s direction. The dog fled the area. Officers used pepper spray and the woman was detained. Medics arrived and evaluated the woman and officers. Animal Care & Control arrived on scene to locate the missing dog",Maurice Matthew
"April 15, 2021",Black Bear Sighting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 officers were notified of a black bear sighting in the early morning hours of April 15. The report came in of a black bear spotted on the 7300 block of Lemington Avenue. Animal Care and Control has contacted the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the 9-1-1 center has also been advised. Anyone who spots a bear is advised to leave it alone, refrain from feeding it, and call 9-1-1 with a last seen location. Officers from Zone 5 are monitoring the area.",Maurice Matthew
"August 11, 2019",Fire,Zone 1,"Firefighters from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a one-alarm fire inside the Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe at 822 Western Avenue on the North Side. When firefighters arrived on scene they discovered a fire that appears to have originated in the electrical room and stayed mostly confined to that space. There was a significant amount of smoke, but firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly, keeping it from spreading. The business is closed on Sundays. There were no injuries to firefighters or anyone on scene. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, is investigating the exact cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"November 19, 2019",Shooting,Carrick,"Authorities have arrested a man wanted in a Nov. 14 double shooting in Carrick. Cody Smith, 23, was wanted on charges of criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and gun charges for a shooting that injured two males in the 2000 block of Dellrose Street. The Allegheny County Fugitive Task Force arrested Smith this evening in the 1700 block of Broadway Avenue. He was taken to Pittsburgh Police Headquarters to be interviewed and will then be transported to the Allegheny County Jail. Pittsburgh Police thank the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and the Allegheny County Fugitive Task Force for their help locating and arresting Smith. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=383",Chris Togneri
"June 1, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing male. Dylan Yourkonis, 28, he is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, 175 pounds , with brown hair, brown eyes, facial hair, light skin. He was last seen wearing a light blue zip up jacket with wording on back shoulders and gray jogging pants. He was last seen Sunday, May 31, 2020 around 8 p.m. in the California-Kirkbride neighborhood. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"November 7, 2019",Accident,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at 51st and Butler streets around 1:50 p.m. When first responders arrived, they found a 71-year-old female victim unconscious in the street. The driver of a vehicle that struck her stayed on the scene. The victim was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 5, 2021",Fireworks Task Force Totals,All zones,"As expected, the Fourth of July made for a busy evening for the Fireworks Task Force. The task force responded to 158 fireworks-related complaints overnight, with some resulting fires in parts of the City. At 451 Mt. Pleasant Road the task force investigated a trash can fire caused by still-smoldering fireworks that were discarded. At 2055 Hazeldale Street, a sparkler discarded into a box set up against a house caught fire. The fire was extinguished by Zone 3 units before spreading to the structure. A dumpster fire in the 2400 block of Bracey Drive was sparked by several boxes of still-smoldering fireworks that were thrown away after being shot off. Engine 16 put out the fire. In Lewis Park in Zone 4, multiple fireworks were shot off at a party with more than 200 people in attendance, resulting in a reported fire on a basketball court. Garbage and fireworks boxes, cases, wrappers and tubes littered the streets around the park, and the park itself Also in Zone 4, a vehicle fire was sparked by fireworks embers landing on the car. Neighbors extinguished the fire. Multiple warnings were issued, particularly in the Hazelwood area, where there were 32 fireworks complaint calls. The Fireworks Task Force began its nightly enforcement efforts on June 22nd, leading up to theFourthof July weekend.",Cara Cruz
"June 30, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 1400 block of Claim Street for reports of a person shot just after 6 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a female victim who had suffered a gunshot wound to her leg. Officers applied a tourniquet to the wound until EMS crews arrived. The woman was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Three males were reportedly seen fleeing from the area on foot. Police continue to investigate.,Cara Cruz
"April 5, 2021",Assault/Robbery,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a 911 call for an assault that occurred inside a business on the 500 block of Liberty Avenue. When officers arrived on scene they located a female victim who stated she was assaulted and robbed by two individuals. There were no weapons involved. The victim refused medical attention and it's not yet known exactly what was stolen. A male and a female suspect fled the area on foot. Police continue to investigate.,Cara Cruz
"January 1, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 were called to an apartment on the 1500 block of Boyle Street just before 4:45 a.m. for reports of a stabbing. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim with a stab wound to his rib cage. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The Violent Crime Unit processed the scene. Police have arrested Dalbert Tyrone Banks, 38, of Pittsburgh in connection with this incident. Banks is charged with Aggravated Assault.",Cara Cruz
"October 12, 2021",Assault,North Shore,"Police responded the 300 Block of North Shore Drive for a report of an assault around 11 p.m. on 10/12/21. The victims reported that an unknown man approached their car, assaulted the driver and the passenger, smashed the passenger’s phone, and punched out a window. The police are actively investigating the incident at this time.",</p> <strong
"March 28, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 6,"A Pittsburgh Police officer from Zone 6 walking a beat in Sheraden responded to the sound of gunshots in the area of Ashlyn Street and Bergman Street around 3:45 p.m. The officer located two males who had been involved in some type of neighbor dispute or argument that escalated into shots fired. One of the males fired twice at the other male's dog, killing it. Initial reports suggested the owner of the dog had also been struck by a bullet, but this was not correct. There were no other serious injuries and no one was transported to the hospital. One male was arrested at the scene. Charges are pending.",Cara Cruz
"November 13, 2021",Shooting,Larimer,"Just after 3:00 a.m.., Zone 5 officers responded to a shooting that occured on the 6500 block of Hamilton Avenue in Larimer. An adult male was transported by private means to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The victim sustained three gunshot wounds. No arrests have been made and there is no suspect description available at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"April 28, 2020",Vehicle Collision,Zone 5,"A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer and a civilian suffered minor injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Washington Boulevard around 12:50 a.m. The Zone 5 officer was leaving zone headquarters to respond to a call when the collision occurred. The officer was transported to a local hospital for shoulder pain. The civilian driver complained of neck and shoulder pain, but refused treatment by medics. The Collison Investigation Unit is investigating.",Chris Togneri
"January 3, 2022",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 300 block of Craft Avenue around 6:15 a.m. for a reported robbery. A witness told Zone 4 officers that a male walked into the store, and later demanded cash. The suspect stated he had a weapon on him. A weapon was not seen, but the suspect kept a hand in his pocket. The suspect then fled towards an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 6, 2019",Burglary,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators seek the public’s help identifying a burglary suspect who entered a home while residents slept. The male, pictured here, entered a home on Sept. 2 in Shadyside. The male climbed a fire escape and entered the residence through an open window. When the homeowner woke up and yelled at the intruder, the male ran away. The male is also suspected of two attempted burglaries in the Shadyside area in the early morning hours of Sept. 2 and Sept 5. Anyone with information on the male suspect’s identity or whereabouts is asked to call Zone 4 detectives at (412) 422-6520. Police remind residents to lock doors and secure windows at night. Note: Video is available on Pittsburgh Police's Facebook page.",Chris Togneri
"April 27, 2021",Fatal Collision,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for motorcycle collision on the 1400 block of W Liberty Avenue around 11:55 p.m. When first responders arrived, they located a male down in the road with the motorcycle about 60 yards away. Medics pronounced the single occupant deceased at the scene. The motorcycle was headed inbound when the collision occurred. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 13, 2020",SWAT,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a woman in mental distress in the 2300 block of Fremont Place around 10a.m. Responding Zone 6 officers arrived and met a woman who threatened to harm herself with sharp objects inside her home. Officers initially communicated with the woman from a window. Negotiators spoke by phone and made multiple attempts to encourage her to drop the sharp object she was holding. Out of an abundance of Caution, SWAT was called to assist. The woman surrendered without incident after 2-hours of speaking with negotiators. The female transported to a medical facility by private means for further evaluation.",Maurice Matthew
"June 10, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 2200 block of E Hills Drive around 8:15 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they discovered evidence that a shooting occurred. While on scene, police were notified of a male gunshot victim that arrived at a local hospital. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body, and was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. There are no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 17, 2019",Possible Threat,Zone 5,"Just before 2 p.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were contacted by Pittsburgh Public School Police requesting assistance regarding a possible threat to Westinghouse High School on the 1100 block of N. Murtland Street. Pittsburgh Police and PPS Police are working closely together to determine whether the threat is credible. Police take all threats to the community seriously, especially as they might pertain to children. Out of an abundance of caution they have increased patrols around the school and surrounding area. Any inquiries about the school's safety protocol regarding this incident should be directed to Pittsburgh Public Schools.",Cara Cruz
"October 24, 2019",Charges Dropped,Zone 4,"Charges will be dropped against a 40-year-old Braddock man who self-identified himself as a suspect in a recent robbery. A University of Pittsburgh Police officer observed the man on Oct. 23 and believed he resembled the suspect in an Oct. 18 robbery of a Jimmy John's restaurant on the 3400 block of Forbes Avenue. The officer questioned the male and found him to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and brought to Pittsburgh Police headquarters for questioning regarding the Oct. 18 robbery. PBP Detectives showed the male surveillance photos of the actual suspect, and the Braddock man stated that it was him in the photographs. He also confirmed that he had been inside the Jimmy John's that day and provided other details about the crime that were only known to detectives. After consulting with the Allegheny County District Attorney's office, he was charged with Robbery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and transported to Allegheny County Jail. Police continued to investigate and determined that although the man self-identified himself as the suspect in the photos, he is not the suspect in the photo and did not rob the restaurant. Immediately upon learning this, detectives consulted with the District Attorney's Office. All charges are in the process of being withdrawn. Police continue to investigate the robbery. Anyone with information is asked to please call police at: (412) 323-7800. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=339",Cara Cruz
"July 21, 2021",Shooting/Arrest,Zone 3,Original incident details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1366,Cara Cruz
"June 23, 2020",Sex Assault,North Side,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a suspected child predator. An arrest warrant has been issued for Delrio Demetrius Ivy, 43, of the North Side. Ivy faces charges of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful contact of a minor and indecent assault. Ivy is described as 6 feet tall, 210 pounds with brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Manchester area. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"April 24, 2021",Arrest warrant,Citywide,Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were flagged down by two females who directed them to a male down on the roadway in the 7600 block of Kelly Street around 11 p.m. They told police he had been struck by a vehicle which fled the scene. They provided a description of the vehicle and a BOLO was put out. The male victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition by paramedics where he later passed. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The exact cause of death will come from the Medical Examiner's Office. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 31, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to reports of a shooting on Idlewild Street at Collier Street just before midnight. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim who had been shot in the leg. EMS transported the male to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Detectives from the GVI and Crime Scene Investigation units processed the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"May 22, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired in the 300 block of Moore Avenue around 1:05 a.m. Around the same time they received a 9-1-1 call for someone who had been shot in the area. Responding officers found an adult male victim who had run inside his residence in that same block with gunshot wounds to the back and the arm. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"November 13, 2020",Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire, EMS, and Port Authority Police responded to a collision on the 1600 block of Liberty Avenue around 6:30 p.m. When first responders arrived, the discovered a minivan had struck a Port Authority bus. Medics extricated the driver of the van and transported him in serious condition. A bus operator and one passenger were the only people on the bus. The passenger complained of a minor injury and was transported to be evaluated. Liberty Avenue was closed in both directions. The Port Authority Police are handling the investigation.",Maurice Matthew
"May 29, 2019",Fatal Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter report of gunfire and 911 calls of a male down on the 3100 block of Chartiers Avenue shortly before midnight on Tuesday. Zone 6 officers and Medics found a male in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics declared him dead at the scene shortly after midnight Wednesday morning. Homicide detectives are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"August 21, 2020",SWAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported male with a gun on the 100 block of N Craig Street around 1:50 a.m. Zone 4 officers arrived and discovered a male sleeping in a vehicle. When police noticed a gun in the man’s lap, they notified SWAT as a precaution. Officers were able to wake the male and detain him without incident.",Maurice Matthew
"April 8, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 3300 block of Stafford Street around 4 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 were met by a male who stated that another male fired shots at him after a dispute.,There were no injuries reported.</p> <p>Officers questioned another male on the scene. Police are investigating.</p> <strong
"July 3, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a 911 call for a male shot in the 500 block of Mount Pleasant Road just before 4:25 p.m. When they arrived on scene, they found a juvenile male in an upstairs bedroom of a residence with a gunshot wound to the torso. Officers rendered aid on scene using hemostatic dressing to pack the wound. The victim was then transported by EMS to the hospital in serious condition. VCU detectives interviewed witnesses who had been inside the residence at the time. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 20, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just before 5 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a call for shots fired in the 300 block of Natchez Street. Responding units located a juvenile male who was shot inside a residence after answering a knock at the door. Officers applied a tourniquet to his wounds until medics arrived. The victim was transported to the hospital in serious, but stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"October 4, 2019",Suspicious Package,North Shore,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators responded to a report of an unattended package or device on the North Shore riverwalk near the Clemente Bridge around 10:45 a.m. A man walking on the trail noticed the package and flagged down an officer. The officer determined that the package was suspicious and that it appeared to be a potentially harmful device. Police immediately closed the Clemente Bridge, Riverwalk and nearby businesses. The Coast Guard halted river traffic. The Bomb Squad responded and sent a robot down to examine the device, then a Bomb Squad investigator in a bomb suit. After investigating, Bomb Squad officials determined that the device was not harmful. Police are investigating. No arrests at this time. The Bridge and businesses reopened around 12:30 p.m.",Chris Togneri
"April 16, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 3100 block of Iowa Street around 7:20 p.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived they found no evidence of a shooting. Upon further investigation of the area, officers were notified of a male shooting victim. Officers made their way to the 800 block of Anaheim Street where they found a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. A blue sedan was seen fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. The Violent Crime Unit is processing the scene.",Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2019",Fire Injury,West End,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded to the 1200 block of Oakglen Street for a report of a male injured in a backyard fire around 10:45 p.m. A 34-year-old male appears to have poured a large container of gasoline on a fire in a fire pit when there was an explosion. An off-duty medic who heard the explosion ran to the scene and rendered aid until more help arrived. The man was transported to a local hospital in critical condition with burns over 75 percent of his body. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"May 13, 2021",Arrest,Zone 3,"He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail on separate charges. ""This arrest and corresponding charges were made possible thanks to the seamless cooperation between our Fire Investigation Unit, the ATF, and the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. I thank everyone for their hard work in bringing this case to a close,"" said Department of Public Safety Director, Wendell Hissrich. The Fire Investigation Unit is comprised of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives and Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire investigators. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1103",Cara Cruz
"May 12, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers are investigating a reported a stabbing on the North Side. The victim walked in at UPMC East, in Monroeville, with a non-life-threatening stab wound to the torso but was subsequently transferred to a Pittsburgh hospital. Zone 1 officers were alerted to the male victim around 3:40 a.m. Police interviewed the victim at the Pittsburgh hospital. The victim stated that he and another male got into an argument at a club in the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue where the stabbing occurred. Police also learned a shot was fired during the incident, hitting a parked car. No one was injured in the shooting. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"January 29, 2020",Fire,Hays,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of Police and Fire responded to a report of a fire on the 500 block of Calera Street around 3:20 a.m. Responding firefighters and officers from Zone 4 found three dump trucks on fire in the parking lot of a construction company. PBF's Engine 20, Engine 13 and Battalion Chief 4 contained and extinguished the fire. No one was injured. The trucks were damaged extensively. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Pittsburgh Police detectives and Pittsburgh Fire investigators, will determine the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"March 13, 2021",Fire,North Side,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on the 2800 block of Shadeland Avenue around 1:30 p.m. The fire was called in by medics at Medic 10, which is located nearby on Shadeland at Dickson Street. Pittsburgh Police also responded. When firefighters arrived, they found two row houses fully involved. All residents were safely evacuated. The fire went to three alarms and caused extensive damage throughout both homes. Officials declared the fire under control shortly before 2 p.m. No injuries were reported. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Police detectives and Fire Bureau investigators, will determine the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"October 31, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 1500 block of Brownsville Road around 2:20 a.m. for a reported shooting. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they located an unconscious male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no suspect descriptions or direction of flight. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 27, 2019",Homicide,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of Police and EMS responded to the 1600 block of Brighton Road for a report of gunfire around 3:20 a.m. Zone 1 officers found a 57-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts to save his life, the male was pronounced dead at 4:30 a.m. Per the initial investigation: The male worked at a shelter and was shot after refusing entry to someone who tried to gain entry. Prior to the shots fired call, officers noticed a male standing in the middle of the street on Brighton. After receiving the call, they returned to talk to the male. The male started running. As he fled, he discarded two guns, which police recovered. Zone 1 officers apprehended the male and transported him to headquarters for questioning. The male is now under arrest and will face charges in the homicide. Note: The name and mugshot of the actor will be released shortly. UPDATE: The actor's name is Gerald Adams, 19.",Chris Togneri
"January 16, 2020",Gunshot,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male with a gunshot wound who walked into a local hospital around 1 a.m. Officers went to the hospital and spoke with a male victim. The male said he was leaving a bar on the 2600 block of California Avenue when he heard gunfire and realized he had been shot in the back. The victim was last listed in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"September 22, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 1300 block of Schwerner Court around 1:30 a.m. Zone 5 officers found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to the scene to process evidence. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"October 2, 2019",Fatal Shooting,Homewood,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter report of multiple shots fired on the 7700 block of Frankstown Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 5 found a male gunshot victim in his 30s in a vehicle. The male had been fatally shot. VCU and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"June 24, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue around 8:25 a.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they located a female with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit and detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 8, 2021",River Rescue,2,UPDATE: 06/02/21 5:25 p.m. The patient was pronounced deceased in the hospital.,
"July 10, 2020",Protest,Zone 2,"During the May 30 protest demonstrations downtown, the male in this series of photographs was observed throwing objects at police officers and helping to incite a riot. Investigators with the Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce (DAAT) seek the public’s assistance to identify him. He was seen throughout the protest with a skateboard that has a solid black deck and a distinctive red underside bearing the brand name, “Troika.” If you have any information about the identity of this individual please contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"May 26, 2021",Arrest,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"August 18, 2019",Crowd Management,Zone 3,"Multiple Pittsburgh Police units were called to respond to a large and disorderly crowd between the 1500 and 1700 blocks of E. Carson Street just before 2:15 a.m. Officers were faced with large and unruly crowds that had flooded into the street, grinding traffic to a halt from 10th St. to 18th St. in both directions. The crowd itself was surrounding any vehicles that were in the street. One officer was writing a traffic citation in an emergency lane when a driver drove over his left foot when he refused to wait. Another officer trying to help his colleague injured his own knee. Both officers were transported by EMS to UPMC Mercy hospital in stable condition for treatment. Two males were arrested in connection with this incident. The crowd continued to grow and become more disorderly, refusing to leave the area. Additional police units were called in to help disperse them and officers gave several amplified orders to leave the streets. Eventually, police formed a skirmish line to slowly move people off the street. There was no resistance from the large crowd and no injuries. Just before 3 a.m. the majority of the crowds had moved out, allowing traffic to begin moving. The scene was secured by police before 3:15 a.m. UPDATE: Tarin Smith, 23, of Ocean, NJ was arrested and charged with the following: Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, and a parking violation. Eric James, 23, of Westerville, OH was arrested and charged with Failure to Disperse, Resisting Arrest, and Obstruction.",Cara Cruz
"April 21, 2020",Robbery,Zone 6 &amp; 4,Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a robbery on the 1100 block of Brookline Boulevard around 2:30 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 were notified on scene that two males entered the convenience store wearing dark hooded sweatshirts with their faces covered. A firearm was displayed during the robbery and the suspects fled the store with cigarettes. Shortly after 3 a.m. Zone 4 officers responded to a report of a robbery on the 4400 block of Browns Hill Road. Pittsburgh Police arrived on and were notified of two males in dark hooded sweatshirts who entered the convenience store with their faces covered. The suspects took an undetermined amount of cash. They were last seen fleeing towards Beechwood Boulevard. There were no reported injuries in either robbery. Police are investigating to determine if these two robberies are related.,Maurice Matthew
"February 3, 2020",Homicide,Zone 4,"Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a duplex on the 700 block of Baldwin Road for a report of a barricaded male with a possible hostage around 1:40 a.m. Police were alerted to the situation after a male hostage escaped the home and saw officers from Munhall, who then notified Pittsburgh Police. Officers made contact with a male suspect who refused to exit the home. The SWAT team was called in and Baldwin Road was closed. Officers gained entry to the home and discovered a deceased female with a gunshot wound to the head. Officers retreated from the home and again ordered the male suspect outside. When he did not comply, Police shot numerous rounds of gas into the home. Officers then discovered the male suspect with a gunshot wound to his head inside the home shortly after 5:40 a.m. Viiolent Crime Unit and Mobile Crime Unit detectives arrived to process the scene. Pittsburgh Fire and EMS also responded. The investigation is ongoing. Any updates will be posted to the Blotter. A family of five, including three children, were safely evacuated from the adjoining unit. The American Red Cross is helping them with temporary shelter. Baldwin Road is to remain closed for several hours while police investigate.",Chris Togneri
"May 15, 2019",Vehicle Pursuit,Penn Hills/Zone 5,"An off-duty Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer in Penn Hills spotted a vehicle that was suspected to be stolen and involved in another crime. Penn Hills Police confirmed the vehicle was stolen and began to pursue. During the pursuit, the stolen vehicle hit a Police car and continued to flee. Penn Hills Police called off the pursuit. A short time later, around 7:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police located the vehicle in city limits, on Blackadore Street. Police initiated a pursuit, which led back into Penn Hills, where Pen Hills Police re-joined the pursuit. The suspect vehicle hit a civilian vehicle and another Penn Hills Police vehicle before stopping. The driver tried to flee on foot, but Police apprehended him. There were no reports of injuries. The suspect was transported to Pittsburgh Police Headquarters for questioning. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"September 8, 2020",Aggravated Assault,Zone 2,"Detectives investigating instances of criminal activity that may have occurred during recent protests in the City are looking to the public for assistance in identifying both the suspect and the victim of an aggravated assault. The male pictured carrying the skateboard was observed striking the bicyclist over the head with the same skateboard on Penn Avenue during the protest downtown on Saturday, September 5. Anyone with information about the identity of these individuals is asked to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"September 18, 2020",Domestic,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male involved in a domestic dispute at a residence on the 600 block of Lenora Street around 9 p.m. When Zone 5 officers tried to make contact with the male, he refused to exit the home. SWAT was called to the scene and neighboring residences were evacuated. The man climbed through a window and onto the roof of the two-story home. SWAT officers gained access to the roof around 10:30 p.m. and quickly took the man into his custody without incident. The man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for an unrelated domestic incident. Pittsburgh EMS and Fire also responded to the scene.",Chris Togneri
"July 19, 2019",Accident,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, Fire, and Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to 911 calls of a male who was found lying at the bottom of the Highland Park swimming pool in the 7200 block of Lake Drive just after 2:30 p.m. When EMS arrived on scene they found a lifeguard performing CPR on a man in his 60’s who was reportedly not breathing. The lifeguard had pulled the man from the pool. He was transported by EMS to Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. The man is believed to have had an underlying medical condition. No foul play is suspected.",Cara Cruz
"June 18, 2020",Assault/Vandalism/Riot,Zone 2,"Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) investigators seek the public’s assistance to help identify the male in these photos. He is suspected of assault, vandalizing a marked police vehicle, and looting businesses during the May 30 protests downtown. Anyone with information is asked to contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"July 16, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,"Police, Fire, and EMS responded to reports of a head-on collision at the intersection of S.10th Street and E. Carson Street just after 3 a.m. An EMS Rescue unit used the jaws of life to extricate the three female occupants from one vehicle. All three were transported to the hospital by medics in stable condition. The male driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle tried to flee the scene on foot when police arrived. He was arrested after a brief foot pursuit and taken to the hospital to be evaluated for any injuries stemming from the collision. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 29, 2019",Unusual,Zone 1,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.,Maurice Matthew
"May 14, 2020",Robbery/Assault,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to an attempted robbery call at a business on the 5900 block of Centre Avenue around 8:55 p.m. Zone 5 officers located an employee who had been assaulted by unknown assailants. The employee was not seriously injured. Police canvassed the area and located several juveniles who matched witness descriptions of the suspects. The juveniles fled on foot. Officers apprehended three of them and are looking for two more. The suspects face charges of robbery and conspiracy. The investigation is ongoing.,Chris Togneri
"August 6, 2019",Traffic Stop/Arrest,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers stopped a vehicle on the 2700 block of Perrysville Avenue around 7 p.m. after observing the male driver participate in a suspected drug deal in the 1300 block of Federal Street. Zone 1 officers initiated the stop and made contact with the suspect. While speaking to officers, the male suddenly fled on foot. Officers began a foot pursuit of the suspect. During the pursuit, an officer fell while attempting to pull the suspect to the ground by his shirt. Officers ultimately caught up to the suspect and subdued him with a taser. The suspect had active warrants for his arrest. Drug paraphernalia was also found inside the vehicle. Michael Hursen, 36, of Pittsburgh was arrested and transported to Allegheny County Jail. He faces multiple charges. The officer who fell during the foot pursuit received a cut elbow and sore ankle and was treated by EMS at the scene.",Cara Cruz
"April 17, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 5100 block of Kincaid Street around 8:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they located a male gunshot victim on the 300 block of N Winebiddle Street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the leg. GVI and the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"May 24, 2019",SWAT Callout,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers from Zone 3 responded to a 911 call for a male whose family members were concerned he may harm himself inside a residence in the 30 block of Mullooly Street at 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they learned the male had barricaded himself inside a room in the residence. Family members told police the male may have access to a weapon. Members of the SWAT Team and the Tactical Negotiations Team were called to assist. A tactical negotiator tried to initiate contact with the male over a loudspeaker, imploring him to answer the phone so they could talk. When he finally did, the negotiator was eventually able to convince the male to come outside. He surrendered peacefully at 10:48 p.m. was transported by EMS to Western Psych for evaluation. There are no charges.",Cara Cruz
"November 21, 2020",Collision/DUI,Zone 4,"Just before 4:30 a.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a single vehicle collision in the 6000 block of Centre Avenue. When officers arrived, EMS and Fire were attending to the female driver and sole occupant of a vehicle that had struck and damaged the front of a business and some construction scaffolding. The driver complained of a head injury, but refused transport to the hospital. When asked by officers, the driver agreed to complete a field sobriety test, which she failed. She was arrested at the scene and transported to take a second field sobriety test, as well as a breathalyzer test. She was charged with DUI and Careless Driving and will appear by summons. The vehicle was towed from the scene.",Cara Cruz
"February 12, 2021",Sexual Assault,Pittsburgh,"Investigators from the Special Victims Unit arrested a Monroeville man on multiple sexual assault charges. Raymond Dixon Jr. 36, was arrested Feb. 4 on charges of unlawful contact with a minor, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (two counts), sexual assault, indecent assault (two counts), endangering the welfare of children, indecent exposure and corruption of minors. The incidents occurred in the early 2000s; victim(s) recently came forward to Pittsburgh Police detectives, who immediately investigated. Police continue to investigate and are trying to determine whether there are additional victims. If anyone has information on Dixon and other crimes he may have committed, please call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"November 23, 2021",Missing person,All zones,"UPDATE: 11/23/21 6:43 a.m. Karen Cenci has been located and she is safe. Thank you to the public and the media for your concern and assistance. Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives seek the public's assistance in finding a missing senior. Karen Cenci, 78, was last seen after midnight in the Highland Park area wearing a gray and black Mickey Mouse night gown, brown leather moccasin slippers, a black down coat, and a black purse. She is 5'3"", 100 pounds with short silver hair and blue eyes. She walks slowly. If you have any information please call 9-1-1 or SVU detectives at 412-323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"April 1, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 6500 block of Rowan Street around 5:50 p.m. When responding officers arrived, they discovered broken glass and a shell casing in the street. Upon investigating the scene, officers received a notification of a male who was reportedly shot at while driving on Rowan Street. Officers met with the male at the 6300 block of Broad Street. The male victim displayed a cut to the shoulder and his vehicle’s shattered window. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspects are described as a male and female in a vehicle. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"December 16, 2019",Dog attack,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police have issued a citation by summons to the owner of the pit bull terrier that attacked another dog at the intersection of Viola Street and Catoctin Street on December 11. Trevaugh Brown, 24, of Pittsburgh was cited under Local Code 633.08 -- Dogs at Large Prohibited. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/422",Cara Cruz
"July 30, 2020",Fatal Crash,Zone 6,One person died in a single motorcycle crash on Crane Avenue near Brashear High School. The crash was called in around 6:40 a.m. No other vehicles were involved. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.,Chris Togneri
"September 10, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,,Cara Cruz
"December 17, 2020",SWAT / Warrant Service,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 attempted to serve a warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of W. Sycamore Street when the male suspect refused to come out and barricaded himself inside the home just before 6:30 p.m. It was not known at the time whether anyone else was inside or whether there were any weapons on the premises. SWAT was called in due to the male's past history of violence. EMS and Fire were also on scene. Negotiators were in intermittent contact with the male and multiple hails were attempted to persuade him to exit the residence. Just after 8 p.m. SWAT operators gained limited access to the residence and the male surrendered without incident, where he was taken into custody. He was transported to Allegheny County Jail. There was no one else inside the home.",Cara Cruz
"September 26, 2021",Fire,Fire Zone 2-13,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was called to the 200 block of W. Elizabeth Street just before 2 p.m. for reports of a fire in progress in a residential structure. Three of the five residents of the home were safely outside in a vehicle when they spotted smoke and called 9-1-1. The other two residents were not at home at the time. The Red Cross arrived on scene to assist the displaced residents with temporary accommodations. One firefighter from Engine 12 experienced chest pains as a result of fighting the fire. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition by medics. The Fire Investigation Unit was on scene to determine the exact cause of the fire, which is believed to have originated in the kitchen area of the home. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 4, 2020",Arrest,Zone 1,,Cara Cruz
"September 29, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired in the 7200 block of Mingo Street just after 8 p.m. A short time later, two male victims with gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital in stable condition by private means. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process evidence at a crime scene located on Mingo Street. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. There are no arrests at this time.",Cara Cruz
"August 27, 2020",SWAT call,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a reported hostage situation at a residence on the 200 block of Suncrest Street around 4:15 p.m. Zone 3 officers attempted to make contact with two people inside the residence, including a female victim and male actor. No one answered the door and the window blinds were pulled down. Due to the fact that the female told friends that she was being held against her will and had been assaulted, officers requested SWAT to respond to the scene. SWAT officers gained entry to the residence around 5:45 p.m. and immediately took the male into custody without incident. The female was also safely located in the residence. The female was assessed on scene by EMS. The male was arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence. Police continue to investigate today’s incident; more charges may follow.",Chris Togneri
"October 12, 2021",Missing child,All zones,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police seek the public's help to locate a missing 12-year-old boy with high-functioning autism who did not come home after school. Marius Dupuy is 5'5"" tall and 100 pounds with a thin build. He wears glasses and has short black hair. Marius was last seen at South Hills Middle School at 595 Crane Avenue in Beechview at around 2:15 p.m. He was wearing a dark grey zip hoodie, light grey jeans, brown and navy canvas shoes, and a 2-strap backpack with a green design. Marius was also wearing a light grey shirt under his hoodie. If seen please call 9-1-1 immediately.",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2019",Robbery / Stabbing,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 responded to reports of a robbery and stabbing in the 2900 block of Zephyr Avenue at approximately 10:20 p.m. on July 4. Upon arrival, officers observed a female victim who stated she was attacked and robbed by three unknown males while she was walking her dogs. Police observed a small puncture wound to the victim’s abdomen and a laceration to her forearm. EMS transferred the female victim to a local hospital in stable condition for treatment. Detectives from the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"March 31, 2021",SWAT,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to Wilson Avenue for a reported male in a vehicle with a weapon around 9 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers attempted to stop the vehicle with their lights and sirens on. The vehicle fled at a low rate of speed. Police used stop sticks and the vehicle pulled over on the 2200 block of Perrysville Avenue. Police blocked the vehicle to prevent the male from driving further. SWAT was called when the male barricaded himself in the vehicle. Negotiators kept constant communications with the male through the driver side window. Gas was deployed and K-9 officer was used when the male attempted to drive off. He was tased taken into custody around 10:45 a.m. There were no injuries and medics transported the male to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"February 17, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit (formerly Missing Persons and Family Crisis) seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile male. Taesean Gibson, 12, is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 145 pounds with black hair, brown eyes. He was last seen at Martin Luther King School at 3:05 p.m. on 2/17/20. He is not believed to have been abducted, or endangered. Gibson frequents Carnegie Library on Federal Street in the Northside and Northview Heights area.","<span class=""labels"">If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives at (412) 323-7141.</span></p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/8568_Taesean_Gibson.jpg"" style=""height:347px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"November 4, 2021",Robbery,Carrick,"Just before 4:00 a.m. on October 30, 2021, officers in Zone 3 responded to a business on the 1900 block of Brownsville Road for a robbery. One male held a victim at gunpoint while a second male demanded money from a safe. The actors stole approximately $2,000 from the safe and 10 joint roller packs worth $30 each before leaving the scene. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process the scene and Major Crimes investigated. Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with the robbery.",Amanda Mueller
"August 17, 2019",Five-alarm fire,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to reports of a two-alarm fire in an apartment building at 2018 De Ruad Street in West Oakland just after 2:20 p.m. The fire quickly escalated from a two-alarm to a five-alarm fire within an hour. Several firefighters battled the blaze in what Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones described as, ""A very stubborn fire in a very large and old building."" Two firefighters were injured while fighting the fire and were transported by EMS to the hospital; one for smoke inhalation, the other with unknown injuries. Both were in stable condition. There were 48 apartments in the building, with 74 residents. All of them have been safely accounted for. The Red Cross and the Salvation Army both provided assistance to residents on scene. The Red Cross will be helping to direct residents toward temporary shelter and providing help with food and belongings such as clothing and blankets. Port Authority also provided a bus for transportation. Fire Chief Darryl Jones declared the fire to be under control as of 5:35 p.m. PLI arrived to inspect the integrity of the structure. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Fire Investigation Unit , which is made up of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. UPDATE 2: On Sunday, August 18, this fire rekindled as a 1-alarm fire. Firefighters were able to put it out in a little over half an hour at 1:30 p.m. They will be monitoring the building closely. UPDATE: The firefighters who were injured fighting this fire were treated and released from the hospital.",Cara Cruz
"November 22, 2019",Drug Investigation,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators arrested multiple people and seized illegal narcotics and guns following a lengthy drug investigation in Hazelwood. Pittsburgh SWAT officers and Zone 4 detectives executed a search warrant on a home on the 200 block of Winston Street around 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. Police found three guns, including a semi-automatic rifle, bullets, large amounts of heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana, a narcotics packaging station and hundreds of dollars in cash. During a search of a vehicle outside the residence, police located large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine and marijuana. Police arrested five adults on scene: Kayvon Burgess, 18, of Swissvale, Don Copeland, 18, of Hazelwood, Curtis Ford, 26, of the North Side, Khalil Murray, 18, of Hazelwood and Dorian Wood, 30, of Wilmerding. Pauline Moran, 44, of McKeesport, was arrested via summons. Charges include possession with intent to deliver heroin, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, gun charges, drug paraphernalia, criminal conspiracy, and multiple other charges. Curtis Newkirk and a juvenile were both arrested for aggravated assault warrants. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"May 29, 2020",Rescue,Zone 3,"First responders from the Pittsburgh bureaus of EMS, Fire and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a male construction worker who had fallen down a hillside on Arlington Avenue and William Street around 9:30 a.m. When medics arrived on scene they found the male had tumbled about 150 feet down the hillside into a gully. Rescuers from EMS Rescue 1 and Rescue 2, an EMS physician, firefighters from 27 Engine, and Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 established a rope belay system to move the patient in a Stokes basket down the 65 percent grade. Paramedics from Medic 3 and Medic 8 were also treating the patient on scene. The patient was moved safely down the hillside a little over an hour after the rescue began. He was transported to the hospital in serious but stable condition with undisclosed injuries. The man is a City of Pittsburgh construction manager who was working on a landslide mitigation project.",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2021",Fireworks complaints,Citywide,"The Fireworks Task Force continues with its enforcement initiative that began on June 22 and last night was its busiest night yet, responding to 88 fireworks-related complaints overnight, with two notable incidents. At Brashear High School, a large display of fireworks was set off in the basketball court and the cardboard boxes/cartons they were housed in caught fire, causing minor damage to the court. About seven cartons or boxes of fireworks were set off in Brookline Park, causing the trash cans they were piled next to to catch fire. The task force issued 34 warnings. Although fireworks may now be legal to purchase, it is not legal to discharge them within 150 feet of a structure. They are also not permitted for use in any City park, ball field, or any City-owned property. The task force can issue warnings, but subsequent calls to the same address may result in $100 citations and confiscation of the fireworks. The Fireworks Task Force is comprised of eight members from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. Public Safety wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July.",Cara Cruz
"August 27, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 3,"UPDATE (Aug. 27, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.) — Federal law enforcement officials have made an arrest in the June 11 slaying of Edgard Fumbula in Mt. Washington. US Marshal's in Florida arrested Damian Schott, 24, of Mt. Washington on Aug. 26, 2020. Schott faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault and gun charges. ORIGINAL POST (June 11, 2020) — Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a Shotspotter alert on the 20 block of Bailey Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Zone 3 officers found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The victim was pronounced deceased after arriving at the hospital. While processing the scene, officers were alerted of a walk-in gunshot wound victim at a nearby hospital. The victim stated they were shot in the arm on Bailey Avenue. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"October 27, 2020",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance to help locate a missing juvenile female. Jaliyah Massey, 12, is described as 4 feet 9 inches tall, around 90 pounds, with a Pony Tail and Red in her hair, light skin, and Brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt with a yellow and white stripe and blue jeans. Massey is missing from the Allentown area but may frequent Mt. Oliver If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412)-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"December 1, 2019",Fire,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a call for a three-alarm structure fire affecting two houses on the 800 block of Luella Street at around 10 p.m. When firefighters arrived on scene two structures, which were both abandoned homes, were fully engulfed in flames. A neighboring structure, another abandoned house, received exposure from the fire.The latter structure was already previously condemned and slated for demolition. All of the structures were unoccupied. EMS was on hand, but there were no injuries to firefighters or bystanders and the fire was under control within about 30 to 40 minutes. Firefighters tackled hotspots to ensure there were no further flareups. Peoples Gas and Duquesne Light arrived to ensure the utilities were shut down to both structures. PLI was called to determine the structual integrity of the buildings. The Fire Investigation Unit will investigate the cause of the fire. UPDATE: Two structures, not one, were fully engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived on scene. A third structure was exposed to the fire.",Cara Cruz
"August 30, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to Shotspotter alerts for multiple shots fired in the area of Allegheny Square around 4:40 a.m. Responding officers found that an occupied structure was struck with bullets in the 200 block of E. Ohio Street. The resident returned fire. No one was injured. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"January 7, 2021",Missing person,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a missing and at risk male. Marco Anthony Zingrone, 25, was last seen in the 200 block of 9th St. at 10 a.m. on December 30, 2020. He is described as 5'9"" tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a beard. Zingrone suffers from multiple mental health issues to include social anxiety. He is in need of his medication. If seen, please ask if he would like a transport to the hospital. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call (412) 323-7141 or (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"December 2, 2021",Investigation update,Zone 1,"The Pittsburgh Police Collision Investigation Unit, in conjunction with the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office, has determined the cause of a June 12, 2021 collision in the 1300 block of Western Avenue that resulted in three fatalities. The medical examiner found the cause of death for the driver of the vehicle, Ronald Morgan, to be thermal and inhalation injuries, while the manner of death was determined to be a suicide. The manner of death for the two other other individuals, as a result of the collision, is homicide. As the driver died as a result of the collision, no charges can be sought in this case. Original incident details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1309",Cara Cruz
"March 5, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer was shot and injured during an officer-involved shooting near the intersection of East Ohio Street and Madison Avenue around 7 p.m. One suspect was shot at the scene and transported to a local hospital. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The officer was shot in the lower extremity and listed in stable condition at a local hospital. The officer was alert and communicating. As is policy following all officer-involved shootings, Allegheny County Police have taken over the investigation. As such, Pittsburgh Police can offer no further comment at this time. East Ohio Street between Madison and Chestnut Street remains closed while investigators process the scene.",Chris Togneri
"February 23, 2021",January Crime Stats,Citywide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its January 2021 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets city-wide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover from January 1 to January 31, 2021, are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. The numbers show that total crime rose about 14% from December 2020. However, total Part 1 crimes were 16% lower when compared with January of last year. Total crime was also more than 20% lower than the 5-year average for January. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes across all police zones.",Cara Cruz
"June 16, 2019",Hit and Run,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3, as well as EMS, responded to report of a male who was struck by a vehicle on E. Carson Street and S. 17th Street just before 1:25 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a large crowd of people surrounding a male lying by the corner of the sidewalk. The male had sustained injuries to his left leg and his left arm. EMS arrived to provide aid to the male, who was transported in stable condition to Mercy Hospital for treatment. A witness told police the victim had started to cross Carson Street when he struck by a white Dodge Ram truck driven by an unknown male. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"May 20, 2019",Report of a body,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5, as well as detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, responded to reports of a deceased adult male near the bike trails in the 1400 block of Washington Blvd. just after 5:00 p.m.",
"August 10, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit seeks the public's assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old male. Devon Williams was last seen Sunday, August 9, 2020 around 10:45 a.m. in the Marshall-Shadeland area wearing a tie-dye shirt, white jeans with black and white Air Jordans. Williams is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall around 115 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. He may have gone to the Kennywood Amusement Park area. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"November 18, 2019",Accident,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS medics responded to a pedestrian versus vehicle accident at the intersection of Fifth and Frankstown avenues at 4:40 a.m. Medics attended to an unconscious male in the crosswalk. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver did not stay on scene. The vehicle was last reported headed towards Fifth and Penn avenues. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 13, 2020",Assault &amp; Vandalism,Zone 2,"The Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce (DAAT) comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, continues to analyze video, photos, and information in an effort to identify individuals who committed criminal acts during the primarily peaceful demonstrations in the city. Investigators seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male in this series of photographs. He is a suspect in an assault on a male at Washington Place near Fifth Avenue during the Saturday, May 30 protest. He is also suspected of vandalizing a police vehicle in that same location. Anyone with information is asked to contact the taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the taskforce. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"January 16, 2021",Shooting Update,Zone 6,"Update on the shooting/vehicle crash last night in the West End: Police can now confirm that the fatal shooting on the 300 block of Stratmore Street was connected to the two-vehicle crash shortly after on Middletown Road at Berry Street. A male was transported from Stratmore in critical condition, but later succumbed to his injuries. Another male who was transported from Middletown/Berry was in critical condition. No arrests have been made, but police continue to actively investigate. For more details, see the Public Safety Blotter: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1074 Regarding the crash: A review of bodycam footage shows that as the first officers arrived on scene, one immediately called for EMS to be dispatched while a second officer told other officers that they had to get the victim out of the car. Together, they removed him from the vehicle, laid him on the ground and began performing lifesaving measures. They located the victim’s gunshot wounds and used tactical gauze to try to stop the bleeding. They quickly determined the victim was suffering from a sucking chest wound and applied a patch to his chest to remedy it, and did the same for a wound on his back. They used a bag valve mask to assist the victim’s breathing, and prepared to do CPR until EMS arrived and Medics took over. It should be noted that the driver of the second vehicle -- which rolled after the first vehicle crashed into it -- was an off-duty Pittsburgh Police detective who climbed out of the vehicle and joined fellow officers in rendering aid to the shooting victim. Fortunately, the detective was not seriously injured. These officers performed valiantly under difficult conditions to keep the victim alive. They should be applauded and recognized for their heroic actions. PBP officers are First Responders who perform lifesaving actions on a daily basis, and never seek recognition or praise. This is simply what they do and who they are. If anyone has any information on this shooting and crash, please call Major Crimes at (412) 323-7161. Callers can remain anonymous.",Chris Togneri
"August 28, 2021",SWAT/Domestic,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to reports of a domestic situation in the 90 block of Baldwick Road before 12:45 p.m. Responding officers learned that a male wanted on a Protection from Abuse (PFA) violation was inside an address on Baldwick with two children inside. Multiple verbal hails were given for the male to exit the residence, but he refused to comply and made veiled threats toward police. SWAT operators and negotiators were called to the scene. The male surrendered within an a hour's time. He was taken into custody without incident.",Cara Cruz
"December 9, 2019",Suspicious Package,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a call for an unattended suitcase left inside St. Paul's Cathedral at 4535 Fifth Avenue just before 10 a.m. The Bomb Squad was called in to x-ray the bag before using one of the unit's robots to remove it to an outside courtyard area of the church. As a precaution, Police ensured that anyone on the lower floors of the church rectory immediately adjacent to the church was safely out of the building. Once the bag was removed, a K-9 inspected it before a fully-suited bomb squad technician was sent in.",
"October 18, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Police officers from Zone 2 responded to Shotspotter alerts for shots fired in the area of Enoch Street at Granville Street around 2:30 p.m. While en route, police received information that possible victims were headed to the hospital by private means. A short time later, a male victim arrived at a local hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the back. No other victims were located. The Crime Scene unit arrived to process evidence at the scene. VCU detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"August 6, 2020",Non-Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 800 block of Mt. Pleasant Road around 9:50 p.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they came upon a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. An SUV and residence were damaged by rounds. There were no other reported injuries or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"June 15, 2019",Deceased Male,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 responded to reports of an unresponsive male in a portable toilet at the intersection of Meadville Street and Belleau Drive just before 7:00 a.m. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating. No foul play is suspected.,Cara Cruz
"March 2, 2021",Arrest,Zone 1,"On December 21, 2020, Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives released a missing person report for a 53-year-old male, Deric Bryan Davis. The following day, police visited a residence in the 3200 block of California Avenue in an attempt to locate Mr. Davis. At that property, detectives discovered the victim deceased and concealed beneath debris in the front yard. An arrest warrant was issued for a female suspect, Janet Winbush. Winbush, 50, of Brighton Heights turned herself in on March 2, 2021 and has been incarcerated in the Allegheny County Jail. She is charged with Criminal Homicide and Abuse of a Corpse. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1040",Cara Cruz
"March 14, 2020",St. Patrick's Day Roundup,Zone 3,"A public Works employee was uninjured after he was struck by a vehicle on the South Side, and six people were arrested during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Public Works employee was working with clean up crews near the intersection of East Carson Street and South 17th Street when a female leaving work at a local restaurant struck him. The driver stopped immediately to check on the male. Medics evaluated the male, and he was uninjured. Police are investigating. No arrests or transports. Overall, six people were arrested in the South Side during the celebrations. One arrest was for possession with intent to deliver; one arrest was for fleeing and eluding and criminal mischief; one arrest was for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness; one arrest was for disorderly conduct; two arrests were for disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and resisting arrest. Crowds were smaller than normal for St. Patrick’s Day, likely due to COVID-19 concerns. Other areas of the city did not report anything unusual.",Chris Togneri
"February 5, 2021",Road Closures,Downtown,"Some Downtown streets will be closed Saturday morning (Feb. 6, 2021) while crews install new cooling towers on the roofs of EQT Place and One PPG Place. Affected roads will include: Penn Avenue between 6th and 9th streets; Liberty Avenue between 6th and 9th streets; 7th Street between Liberty Avenue and Ft. Duquesne Boulevard; Boulevard of the Allies between Stanwix and Wood streets; 3rd Avenue between Stanwix and Wood streets; and 4th Avenue between Stanwix and Wood streets.",
"November 26, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter notification for multiple rounds fired in the area of S.17th and E.Carson Street at about 1:40 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found shell casings and learned a female victim had showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the back. She is in stable condition. A male who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the chest is in critical condition. Both victims arrived at the hospital by private vehicle. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. While responding to the call, two police vehicles were involved in a collision. There were no serious injuries. One of the vehicles was towed from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 25, 2020",Missing Persons,All Zones,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit (SVU) seek the public's assistance in locating a missing mother and son. Jamilah McLean, 17, is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 165 pounds, with black hair worn in braids. She also wears glasses. Josiah McLean is one year old. He is 2 feet 4 four inches tall, and weighs 22 pounds. He has black hair. There is no clothing description available. They were last seen leaving home and going for a walk in the East Hills area around 2 p.m. on July 24. They may still be in the East Hills area or in Braddock Hills. If you have any information, please contact SVU at (412) 323-7141 or call 911.",Cara Cruz
"September 8, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,,Cara Cruz
"May 1, 2020",Missing Persons,Zone 1,,Maurice Matthew
"June 12, 2021",Unresponsive male,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, EMS and Police from Zone 1 were called to the 4000 block of Brighton Road for an unresponsive adult male around 10:15 a.m. First responders pronounced the male deceased at the scene. The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's office, but the manner is believed to be accidental.",Cara Cruz
"September 19, 2019",River Rescue/Fire Boat,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to the Homestead Grays Bridge for an unoccupied, possibly disabled vehicle in the southbound lanes around 10:15 a.m. Around the same time, a 911 caller said he was in Duck Hollow when he heard something splash into the water. River Rescue and the Fire Boat responded to search the area. The Fire Boat located the body of a female and River Rescue pulled the body from the water. The female was pronounced dead on scene. Police are investigating. As part of that investigation, detectives ask that anyone on the bridge or in Duck Hollow who might have seen anything related to this case call police at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"October 8, 2020",Fall,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of two men injured from a fall while working with a ladder on a house project on the 600 block of Mellon Street around 11:15 a.m. When first responders arrived, they were directed towards two injured men who were both unconscious. One had been working up on a ladder while the second was holding it for support on the ground level when the fall occurred. The victim on the ladder fell three floors, landing on the second victim below. Medics transported both men to local hospitals in critical condition.",Maurice Matthew
"December 28, 2019",Fire,Homewood South,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 911 call of a structure fire at the 7300 block of Kelly Street around 1:55 a.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, they observed a six unit row house showing flames. The two alarm fire made significant damage to the abandoned homes. One firefighter was treated by medics for minor smoke inhalation. Zone 5 officers closed Kelly Street between Sterrett Street and Collier Street. The Fire Investigations Unit will investigate the cause of the fire.",Maurice Matthew
"September 28, 2021",HazMat,Strip District,"Just after 1:30 p.m., The City of Pittsburgh Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team responded to reports of an ammonia leak at Consumers Produce, 1 21st Street in the Strip District. One person was transported to the hospital. It was determined the leak happened during repair work. The leak resulted in a strong odor similar to cleaning fluid in the area, but does not present a hazard. Responders secured a loose pipe flange to stop the leak and worked with building management to contain and clean up any residual liquid ammonia. HazMat is a joint effort between the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS.",Amanda Mueller
"December 5, 2020",4-Alarm Fire,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call for a structure fire on the 70 block of Cust Street around 2:15 a.m. When first responders arrived, they observed flames coming from an empty home. The fire started as a 2-alarm fire upon the responding crew’s arrival. It was later escalated to a 4-alarm fire. The flames reached two adjacent, occupied homes. Those three residents were able to escape without injuries. The fire was reported to be under control in just after two hours. The Red Cross will be assisting the displaced residents. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Pittsburgh Police detectives and Pittsburgh Fire investigators, is investigating the cause of the fire.",Maurice Matthew
"November 10, 2021",Theft,Mount Washington,"On November 4, 2021, officers responded to a home on the 100 block of South Beam Way in Mount Washington for a report of a stolen package. Footage showed a woman wearing a FedEx shirt exit the passenger side of a vehicle, return to the vehicle to put on a jacket, then steal two packages. The theft was caught on camera. Police recognized the actor as 50-year-old Laura Woester of Pittsburgh. She is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking.",Amanda Mueller
"February 9, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a call of a shooting at the 200 block of E Warrington Avenue around 1:30 a.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived they cleared the home for a possible shooter. Officers were alerted to a juvenile female with a single gunshot wound to the neck lying in a bed. Pittsburgh EMS determined that the female was deceased. There were no other injuries in the home. Violent Crime Unit and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"March 26, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter notification for shots fired in the 700 block of N. Highland Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. Officers located a male victim inside a vehicle at the intersection of Broad Street and Larimer Avenue with a gunshot wound to the upper leg. He was conscious and alert and transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 6, 2019",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing man. Stephen Fisher, 80, is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 165 pounds and bald. Fisher never arrived at work on July 6 on Federal Street. He may have gone to the Giant Eagle store located at 1900 Murray Avenue before work. He was believed to be operating a white 2015 BMW sedan with Pennsylvania registration: PD0202X Anyone with information on his whereabouts, is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"September 1, 2020",Arrest/Shooting,Zone 6,,Cara Cruz
"October 6, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired on the 6400 block of Clifford Street around 11:40 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they discovered a male down on the sidewalk. Medics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. There were no other victims or suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 28, 2019",Shooting,Zone 4,.,Maurice Matthew
"September 28, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing juvenile female. Siobhan Barnett, 17, is 5 feet 5 inches tall, around 140 pounds with Black hair and Brown eyes. She was last seen the morning of September 24. She may be wearing a black bonnet, and glasses. Siobhan frequents the North Side area. If you know of her whereabouts please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"December 4, 2020",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 7100 block of Verona Boulevard for a male in crisis just after 10:15 p.m. When officers from Zone 5 arrived, they were notified of a male who threaten to harm himself and refusing to open the door. Officers were alerted to a possible firearm inside, and SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. Multiple verbal commands were made by SWAT and negotiators to communicate with the male. SWAT officers made limited entry just inside the front door where the male surrendered without incident. He was treated on scene by medics and transported for additional assistance.",Maurice Matthew
"November 11, 2021",Facade Collapse,Lawrenceville,"UPDATE 2: 11/17/21 at 4:25 p.m. Butler Street is now open to vehicle traffic in both directions between 42nd and 44th. UPDATE: Butler Street remains closed between 42nd and 44th. Tractor trailers and emergency vehicles are permitted to pass, but other traffic will continue to be detoured. There is no set time for reopening as of now. ORIGINAL STORY: Crews closed Butler Street in Lawrenceville between 42nd and 44th streets after the facade fell off a building in the early morning hours of November 11th, 2021. The building is in the 4300 block of Butler Street. No one was injured and there are no utility outages, though Duquesne Light was on scene tending to hanging wires. Drivers should avoid the area throughout the day and expect detours as cleanup continues.",Amanda Mueller
"February 7, 2020",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a call of a business robbery at the 300 block of Craft Avenue around 11:40 p.m. Zone 4 officers arrived and were met by an employee who stated a male attempted to reach into the register when it was opened. The actor jumped over the counter and assaulted the clerk. He was able to grab cash. When the suspect tried to leave, the clerk electronically locked the door. The suspect broke a window and fled in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as a bearded male wearing a Steelers jacket. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"March 26, 2021",DOA,Zone 1,"Just before 12:45 a.m, police from Zone 1 located a female outside on Bidwell Street at Western Avenue with significant head trauma. She was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 6, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a 911 call of a person shot in the 600 block of Curtin Avenue just before 1:00 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male victim outside a residence with a gunshot wound to the thigh. The victim, who was conscious and alert, told them he was outside walking when three young males shot him and ran off in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition by EMS. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 1, 2020",Vehicle vs. Cyclist,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to reports of a cyclist struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Morewood Avenue and Ellsworth Avenue just before 10:25 p.m. Once on scene they found a female victim with a possible head injury. She was transported to the hospital by EMS in serious condition. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. The roadway reopened to vehicle traffic just before 1 a.m. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.,Cara Cruz
"July 25, 2020",Vehicle v. Pedestrians,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to reports of a hit-and-run collision involving pedestrians at the intersection of Belleau Drive and Belleau Street just before 11:45 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a mother and her four-year-old daughter who had been struck. Both were alert and conscious. They were transported to the hospital in stable condition by EMS with undisclosed injuries. There is no vehicle description at this time. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"September 9, 2019",Unusual,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and police officers from Zone 3 responded to the 2100 block of Brownsville Road for reports of a male in the back of a garbage truck just after 3:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene they were met by a driver with Republic Services who stated he was emptying a garbage container into the back of his truck when a male fell in. He told police that when the truck lifted the container he thought he could hear screaming, but he emptied it and brought it back to the ground when he started hearing louder screams. The driver got out of the truck and opened a rear sliding door to find a male inside. He called 911 because he could not get him out on his own. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire arrived to retrieve the man from the back of the truck. The man told police he had lost track of the friend he was with the night before and got into the garbage container because he needed a place to sleep. EMS transported the male to Mercy Hospital to treat some minor injuries to his face and knee.",Cara Cruz
"May 2, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of more than 20 rounds of gunfire on the 7400 block of Stranahan Street around 1:15 a.m. Zone 5 officers found multiple shell casings and blood, but no victims or shooters. Around 9 a.m., a female gunshot victim was taken by private means to a local hospital. She was admitted in stable condition with a gunshot wound to her foot. She stated she was shot overnight on Stranahan Street. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"June 12, 2021",Fatal Collision,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to the 1300 block of Western Avenue around 11:35 a.m. for a vehicle into a structure. When first responders arrived, they observed heavy smoke and occupants leaving the structure. A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) notification was issued due to the severity of the damage and unknown amount of entrapped victims. Medics from nearby Ross / West View and Baldwin assisted Pittsburgh EMS with the injured. Firefighters extinguished the 2-alarm fire and continued to search for entrapped victims alongside medics. There were around 10 employees and five donors inside at the time of the collision. One patient who suffered injuries was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. EMS evaluated many other on scene. A medic from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and two Pittsburgh Firefighters were treated for minor smoke inhalation. Medics pronounced three victims deceased, one being an occupant of the vehicle. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The Collision Investigation Unit and The Fire Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 18, 2019",House Fire,Homewood,"Pittsburgh Fire responded to a report of a house fire in the 7100 block of Idlewild Street around 9:30 p.m. Firefighters came upon a vacant home fully involved. The fire eventually spread to a free standing neighboring home. The fire, which went to three alarms, was contained in about 45 minutes. No one was injured. The vacant home sustained heavy damage. The occupied neighboring home sustained substantial damage. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from Pittsburgh Fire and detectives from Pittsburgh Police, are investigating the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"January 17, 2021",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male shot on the 1100 block of Shadycrest Drive around 2: to 50 a.m. Zone 6 officers located a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to his back. He was conscious and talking. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"August 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just before 2 a.m., Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 80 block of S.13th Street and reports of a gunshot victim on Muriel Street at S.14th. Officers located a male victim there with three gunshot wounds. He was transported by medics to the hospital in critical condition. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at more than one location in the vicinity of where the gunshot victim was located. Violence Crime Unit detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"December 6, 2019",Arrest,Zone 3,"On December 5, Allegheny County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Hill, 25, of Mt. Oliver for his role in a robbery and double shooting that occurred in the 2000 block of Dellrose Street on November 14. Hill is charged with two counts of Robbery and one count of Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in relation to the incident. He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail. In addition to this arrest, the Allegheny County Fugitive Task Force previously arrested Cody Smith, 23, in connection with this incident. Smith is charged with Criminal Attempt Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Robbery and gun charges. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and the Allegheny County Fugitive Task Force for their assistance with this case. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=389",Cara Cruz
"October 19, 2020",SWAT,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded for a domestic incident in the 90 block of Dawn Avenue just after 6 a.m. When they arrived on scene they were met by a female who told them an ex-partner had showed up at her residence, had become violent, and was threatening suicide. At around 7:15 SWAT was called in as the male had barricaded himself inside and was refusing to come out. Negotiators were in intermittent contact with him, but he continually refused to leave the residence. Tactical means were utilized to encourage the male to surrender. Police eventually took the male into custody. He was transported to the hospital to be cleared medically before being taken to jail. The female was transported by medics to be evaluated at the hospital.",Cara Cruz
"August 6, 2020",SWAT,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a dispute on the 100 block of E Agnew Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Zone 3 officers were met by a male that stated his neighbor pulled out a firearm during on him during a dispute and went back into his house. When officers went to knock on the door they heard a gunshot inside of the house. Officers gave commands for the male to come outside. SWAT was called when witnesses said there may be a child in the house. SWAT made a crisis entry into the home and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. Officers did not find a child or other residents in the house.,Maurice Matthew
"June 16, 2019",Dog vs. officer,Zone 6,"A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer from Zone 6 responded to the 3000 block of Ashlyn Street for reports of an unconscious male who was possibly having a seizure just before 12:25 a.m. When he arrived on scene to provide aid to the male while EMS was en route, a Rottweiler that was running loose charged at him, biting him in the back of the thigh and knocking him to the ground. As the officer was getting back up, the dog lunged at him again. This time the officer discharged his weapon, killing the dog. Police dispatch was informed of what had occurred. The officer was able to then aid the victim on the sidewalk. EMS arrived and transported the male to Mercy Hospital in stable condition. The officer was also transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries. It was later discovered the animal belonged to the male patient. Animal Care and Control will take possession of the deceased dog.",Cara Cruz
"March 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to 9-1-1 call the 0 block of E Carson Street for a report of a vehicle that hit a pole around 1:10 a.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived on scene, they were alerted by an off duty firefighter performing CPR on the victim. The male victim suffered a gunshot wound and vehicle struck a pole near the intersection of E Carson Street and Arlington Avenue. Medic transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no suspect descriptions and investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"February 3, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to shots fired at the corner of 9th Street and Liberty Avenue around 10:45 a.m. Upon the investigation, police learned the male suspect fired at a male and female after he was pepper sprayed by one of them. Officers located the suspect a short distance away, where he was arrested without incident. The suspect faces various firearm charges. There were no injuries reported.",Maurice Matthew
"March 14, 2020",Assault,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public's help locating two men wanted in connection to a March 14 assault in Oakland. Police have issued warrants got William Murphy, 27, and Kevin Allison, 30. Both men face aggravated assault charges in an assault on the 300 block of Atwood Street around 3 a.m. on March 14. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Zone 4 police station at (412) 422-6520. (William Murphy) (Kevin Allison)",Chris Togneri
"November 25, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 7200 block of Race Street just before 5 a.m. for a Shotspotter alert for one round. Officers searching the area located a male with a gunshot wound to the left ankle. He was conscious and alert when medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. The victim provided officers with little information about how the shooting happened. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 17, 2019",Accident,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a 911 call of an accident on Washington Boulevard around 1:30 a.m. The female driver in a SUV says she fell asleep behind the wheel. The Vehicle rolled over in the East Bound lane. No other vehicles were involved or damage to the flood gates. Driver was extracted by Firefighters conscious, talking and alert. She was transported by EMS to a local hospital to be evaluated. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"June 13, 2020",Fatal Crash,Chateau,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Island and Beaver avenues in Chateau around 4:25 p.m. Zone 1 police officers found a burning car with multiple victims inside. The officers were able to pull a woman from the vehicle. Firefighters on scene pulled a toddler from the back seat. EMS transported the woman to a local hospital, but she later died. The child was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A male in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. A dog in the vehicle also died. Pittsburgh Firefighters put out the car fire. The Crash Investigation Unit responded to process the scene. Beaver Avenue will remain closed while the investigation continues. Witness accounts suggest speed may have been a factor in the crash.",Chris Togneri
"October 28, 2020",Vehicle into House,North Side,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a report of a vehicle into a house near the intersection of Brighton Road and Brighton Place shortly before 5 p.m. The driver, a 24-year-old male, had crashed into a home where Brighton Place branches off Brighton Road, causing major damage to the brick three-story house and the vehicle. The driver was ejected and trapped under debris. First Responders dug the man out of the debris, and medics stabilized him. The man was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Two people were home but were not injured. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The house's back wall sustained major damage, and a PLI investigator condemned the residence. The American Red Cross is assisting the family with shelter tonight.",Chris Togneri
"December 1, 2019",EMS Police Calls,Zone 1,"There were no major Public Safety incidents to report from the December 1 Pittsburgh Steelers / Cleveland Browns game. Police issued five non-traffic citations and there was one arrest for aggravated assault on police (against a Deputy Sheriff), resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS was requested 16 times for various medical calls, including one call to Stage AE. Of those, there were five transports to the hospital for falls and one for intoxication, all of them minor. One person was taken to the hospital in stable condition suffering from chest pain.",Cara Cruz
"August 30, 2021",Assault,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported fight on the 200 block of Reifert Street around 12:40 a.m. on August 17, 2021. Responding Zone 3 officers learned of an altercation between two neighbors. Police located an unconscious male with a head wound inside a home. Witnesses stated a neighbor struck the victim in the head with a table leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The victim succumbed from his injuries 10-days later. The suspect, Walter Jones was arrested at scene and is expected to be charged with Homicide.",Maurice Matthew
"January 7, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,Just before 8:45 p.m. Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 officers responded to a 911 call for possible gunshots in the 3600 block of Perrysville Avenue. A short time later a male victim showed up at the hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the elbow. He arrived in stable condition. The victim told police he was shot on Perrysville Avenue by two unknown males. Violent Crime Unit detectives and the Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"December 2, 2021",Suspect Arrest,Homewood North,"At 7:15 a.m. on December 2, 2021, officers in Zone 5 responded to a tip regarding a suspect in a Wilkinsburg homicide that occurred on November 25, 2021. Multiple Zone 5 units responded to the area of Brushton and Frankstown Avenues in Homewood North and found 52-year-old George Booker. Officers arrested him without incident. Booker was taken to Allegheny County Jail for arraignment. Allegheny County Police are handling the investigation.",Amanda Mueller
"March 6, 2020",Shotspotter,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 responded to a report of a domestic dispute, in addition to a Shotspotter alert, for the 700 block of Sherwood Avenue around 2:25 p.m. Upon arrival officers learned that a male suspect had fired rounds toward an individual. The rounds struck a vehicle parked nearby. There were no reported injuries. Langley K-8 school was placed on lockdown while Pittsburgh School Police conducted a sweep. The lockdown was lifted when the sweep was completed. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"February 22, 2021",Structure Fire,North Side,"Pittsburgh Firefighters responded to a 911 report of a structure fire around 11:30 a.m. on the 500 block of Alpine Avenue. Arriving crews found flames and heavy smoke coming out of a third-floor window. It took about 20 minutes for firefighters to knock down the 2-alarm fire. No injuries were reported. At least one residence is uninhabitable, with significant damage at the second and third floors. The Fire Investigation Unit, which is comprised of Pittsburgh Fire investigators and Pittsburgh Police detectives, is investigating the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"June 19, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3, as well as EMS, responded to reports of a shot fired in the 100 block of Birmingham Avenue just after 1:45 a.m. When they arrived on scene they discovered a male victim with a single gunshot wound to his upper arm. The male was alert and talking and told police he was shot while walking in the area. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"May 21, 2019",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 and EMS responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 5700 block of Pocusset St. just after 5:45 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a 14-year-old girl who had attempted to cross the street and was struck by a vehicle. She suffered injuries to one arm and some bruising. EMS transported the girl to Children’s Hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"August 9, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of a male shot on the 800 block of Farragut Street around 8:20 p.m. When first responders arrived, they attended to a male with a gunshot wound to the neck. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other injuries reported. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"August 16, 2019",Arrest,Zone 1,"Just before 12 a.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers assigned to the Northview Heights Public Safety Center were on patrol in the 700 block of Mount Pleasant Road when they observed a known warrant suspect. Officers noted that the male suspect was wanted for a parole violation related to firearms possession. Police exited their vehicles and attempted to place the suspect under arrest, but he fled towards Penfort Street. Officers began pursuing him on foot. In the 300 block of Penfort, officers observed the suspect pull a firearm from his waistband and throw it into a sewer grate. They were able pull him to the ground at that location where he continued to violently resist arrest before eventually complying. The suspect was placed under arrest and was also transported to the hospital for treatment for asthma. Jacque David, 27, was arrested and charged with firearms violations, escape, and flight to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment. The arrest clears two arrest warrants against David, one with the City of Pittsburgh and one with the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire assisted with retrieving the discarded firearm from the sewer.",Cara Cruz
"November 21, 2019",Fire,Zone 2,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to 911 calls for a commercial fire at 5 Market Square Downtown just before 12 p.m. The initial response was for a 2-alarm fire that quickly grew to 4 alarms. Buildings immediately adjacent to 5 Market Square were evacuated immediately. One firefighter, a Lieutenant from 4 Engine, suffered heat exhaustion while fighting the fire. He was transported by EMS to UPMC Mercy Hospital for observation. He was alert and conscious and had exited the structure on his own before being taken to the hospital. Assistant Fire Chief Norman Auvil said the fire was on the second and third floors of the structure, as well as the roof, when firefighters arrived on scene. Firefighters were able to gain control of the blaze in less than an hour. “It was a fast attack, a quick knock-down and good aerial placement by truck company Number 4,” said Auvil. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 provided support to control traffic and crowds in Market Square during the busy lunch hour as Fire battled the blaze. The Fire Investigation Unit, which consists of detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire as well as the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, is investigating the exact cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"May 28, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fire on the 6900 block of Formosa Way around 9:05 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they found a male with a gunshot wound to the chest. An officer rendered aid to the victim until Medics arrived. EMS transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no suspect descriptions. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit and Mobile Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene and are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"June 11, 2020",Aggravated Assault/Looting,Zone 2,"The Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce (DAAT), comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male in this series of photographs. He is suspected of being involved in several criminal acts during the May 30 protests downtown around 6th and Wood Street, and is observed numerous times on camera throwing concrete, rocks and debris at police, one time striking an officer and causing a concussion. He is also believed to have looted at least one business. The male, wearing a dark shirt and jeans and carrying a backpack, was observed outside Wood Street station after taking off his mask at one point. Anyone with information is asked to contact the taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the taskforce. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"July 3, 2021",Collision,Zone 5,"Police, Fire and EMS responded for a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle at the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Madonna Street just before 8:30 p.m. The male motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries to one hand. He was conscious and alert when he was transported to the hospital by medics in stable condition. The driver of the vehicle was unhurt. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"December 17, 2020",SWAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the 4200 block of Ludwick Street around 10:45 a.m. for a reported male in crisis. When first responders arrived, they were notified of a male barricaded inside the home threating to harm himself. SWAT and negotiators kept communication with the male who refused to exit the house. Just over an hour later, SWAT gained access where the male surrendered without incident. The man was treated by on scene medics before being transported for additional assistance.",Maurice Matthew
"September 25, 2021",River Rescue,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh River Rescue responded to the area of the 10th Street bridge on the South Side of the Monongahela River for reports from the Fish and Boat Commission of a male who was observed going under the water before 1:45 p.m. River Rescue divers retrieved a male victim within minutes of the original call and brought him to the 18th St. wharf. Medic 7 transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Rescue 2, EMS Unit 503, and the Fire Boat also responded to the scene.",Cara Cruz
"January 5, 2020","Shots Fired, Fight",Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a large fight followed by shots fired at a nightclub on the 100 block of 7th Street just before 1 a.m. Officers from Zone 2 found a large group of people outside. Per the initial investigation: A large fight involving patrons and bouncers started inside the nightclub and moved outside. During the fight, a male pulled out a gun and fired. No one was struck. Police recovered casings in the street. As police arrived, a person pointed to a yellow vehicle and stated that the occupant had a gun. Officers stopped the vehicle, recovered a firearm and detained the occupant. However, witness statements and video indicate the man did not fire his gun. His registered gun did not match the casings, and multiple witnesses confirmed that he had not fired. Police continue to interview witnesses and collect video. No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who might have witnessed this fight or shooting is asked to call Zone 2 detectives at (412) 255-2827.",Chris Togneri
"September 28, 2020",Stolen Vehicle/ Pursuit,Multiple jurisdictions,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from the area of Station Square just before noon. The vehicle was a work truck with tools inside, taken from a construction site. When the vehicle was observed traveling westbound down West Carson Street at a high rate of speed, Zone 6 officers were alerted it was likely headed toward their zone. When Zone 6 officers encountered the vehicle in the 1500 block of Ridenour Street, they conducted a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle subsequently fled from the traffic stop and an officer fired their weapon during the incident. Pittsburgh Police alerted Pennsylvania State Police as the vehicle made its way toward and then onto I-376 westbound and then I-79 southbound, traveling at times at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour. West Virginia State Police were alerted before the pursuit moved into that state just after 12:50 p.m. The driver of the stolen vehicle eventually crossed into Ohio and was taken into custody by Ohio State Highway Patrol at Exit 1 on I-470 westbound at around 1:10 p.m. Shad Bocella, 24, of Bridgeport, PA was arrested. He had just been released from Allegheny County Jail earlier in the morning. Bocella faces charges both in Ohio and Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Police are consulting with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office on the exact charges. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank Pennsylvania State Police, West Virginia State Police, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for their assistance in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion for all involved. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will be handling the investigation.",Cara Cruz
"August 28, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of more than a dozen shots fired on the 3000 block of Landis Street around 6:15 p.m. Zone 6 officers located a crime scene with multiple casings, and a victim around the corner on the 700 block of Sherwood Avenue. The victim, a 14-year-old male, suffered a graze wound to his shoulder. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation: A vehicle approached the victim, and a passenger got out and started chasing after and shooting at the victim. The Mobile Crime Unit and Violent Crime Unit responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"July 5, 2019",Event wrap,Zone 2,"PITTSBURGH, PA (July 5, 2019) – Thousands of people gathered Downtown last night to watch the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. After an early evening downpour, the skies cleared in time for the show over Point State Park. As heavy crowds moved out of the downtown core after the finale, the evening was interrupted by shots fired in the 600 block of Penn Avenue near 7th Street just after 11:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Port Authority and Pennsylvania State Police officers patrolling the area were on scene immediately to find two males with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals in critical condition by Pittsburgh EMS. Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone who may have witnessed these shootings, or can provide any information, to please call Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Headquarters at (412) 323-7800. In addition to this incident, Pittsburgh EMS responded to nine calls and conducted four hospital transfers. Police made three arrests: two people for a domestic dispute, and one person for disorderly conduct (fighting). The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire did not receive to any fire calls for its units dedicated to the fireworks event. City of Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich would like to thank all of our partner agencies including: Allegheny County Police, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania State Police, Port Authority, Coast Guard, State Park Rangers and everyone in Pittsburgh Public Safety.",Cara Cruz
"October 13, 2021",Theft/Arrest,Zone 5,"Original incident details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1489 Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a theft in progress in the 5100 block of Harriett Street around 10:20 a.m. Officers encountered a male actor who became non-compliant while being taken into custody. A Taser was deployed during the arrest. Per policy, the patient was transported to the hospital to be medically cleared before being transferred to Allegheny County Jail. Outside the hospital the patient exhibited a medical emergency and is in critical condition. Allegheny County Police will be investigating.",Cara Cruz
"March 31, 2021",PSA,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police have recently witnessed a concerning trend in the number of firearms being stolen from vehicles. Over the past month and a half, there have been nearly a dozen legally-owned guns taken from vehicles in the City, some of which had been left unlocked. Police want to remind gun owners of the following: Thieves target vehicles for any kind of valuables and often find guns as a result. Guns should never be stored in unattended vehicles whether the vehicles are left locked or unlocked. Vehicles are not a safe storage place. Stolen guns quickly become part of the illegal gun market, thus contributing to the problem of violent crime. This is exactly what the gun owner intended to guard against. Don't make it easy for thieves. The last thing a lawful owner wants to hear is that their stolen gun was used in a shooting, especially if the theft could have been easily avoided by responsibly storing the firearm.",Cara Cruz
"February 17, 2020",Robbery,Zone 1,,Maurice Matthew
"November 5, 2021",Arrest,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police received reports that a male who had suffered stab wounds to his head and arm had walked into Mercy Hospital before 5 a.m. The victim arrived at the hospital in stable condition. He told police he had been stabbed while at a bar in the 1600 block of Brownsville Road. Multiple officers thoroughly checked the area for evidence of a crime scene, with negative results. During the course of their investigation, police learned the victim had outstanding warrants and had been involved in a domestic incident with injuries to a female victim earlier in the evening in Zone 3. Police arrested Taylor Brice, 28, of Pittsburgh. He is charged with Simple Assault. He was transported to the Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"July 30, 2020",Collision,White Oak PA,"Two Pittsburgh Police motorcycle officers with the Special Deployment Division were involved in a collision on Lincoln Way in White Oak, PA just before 11:40 a.m. The officers were part of a security detail protecting Vice President Mike Pence’s motorcade while the Vice President was visiting the area. Both officers were treated in the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the collision is being investigated. Pittsburgh Public Safety would like to thank Vice President Pence and members of the United States Secret Service for the concern and attention they showed the two injured officers. Vice President Pence stopped to tend to the officers personally; a gesture that was greatly appreciated by the officers themselves, and by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.",Cara Cruz
"September 9, 2019",Bank Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to the Citizens Bank in the 3700 block of Fifth Avenue for a robbery in progress just before 2 p.m. Per the initial investigation: A male suspect handed a teller a note demanding cash. After the teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the bank. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. The suspect is described as between 35-40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches or 5 feet 7 inches in height and bald with a moustache. He was wearing dark ski glasses, a dark ball cap and dark clothing at the time of the robbery. The investigation continues. Updates will appear on the blotter.",Cara Cruz
"November 20, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for a male shot around 5:50 p.m. on Alsace Way just west of N. Braddock Avenue. Zone 5 officers found a male adult with a gunshot wound to the stomach and immediately began rendering aid. EMS transported the man to a local hospital in critical condition The Crime Scene and Violent Crime units arrived to investigate. No arrests at this time but the investigation is ongoing.,Chris Togneri
"May 25, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 responded to reports of a single vehicle crash in the 3400 Block of McClure Avenue just before 11:00 a.m. on May 25. Before they arrived on scene the driver had fled the flipped vehicle, which had hit a Duquesne Light utility pole, pulling down live wires on top of the vehicle. Once the wires were cleared, officers searched the vehicle to ensure there were no occupants inside, but found it to be empty. Witnesses told police they saw a white, middle-aged female with dark hair running down the street with a child in her arms. The child was described as approximately 7 years old, but there was no other description. Witnesses say the female and child got into a sedan at the intersection of Woods Run Avenue and McClure Avenue. The vehicle was towed and impounded by police. Police also checked with local hospitals to see if anyone fitting the description of the pair showed up with injuries, with negative results. Police are investigating. Anyone who may have further information about this incident is asked to call Zone 1 police at (412) 323-7201",Cara Cruz
"February 11, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"UPDATE: Feb. 11, 2021 Tonnesha Kenny has been located and she is safe. Thank you to the public and the media for sharing the information. Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking the public's help to locate a missing and endangered female. Tonnesha Kenney, 20, was last seen in the North Side on February 10 around 7 p.m. She is 4’9” around 70 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Tonnesha was wearing a gray jumpsuit, green sweatshirt and UGG slippers, possibly headed to Highwood Cemetery. If located, please contact SVU at 412-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"November 22, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"At approximately 7:15 p.m., Zone 5 officers were flagged down by bystanders in the 7800 block of Frankstown Avenue for a male who had been shot. The male victim had sustained two gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Police located a crime scene in the 7800 block of Bennett Street. The Violent Crime Unit and Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived to investigate and process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 1, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a Shotspotter alert followed by 911 calls for the 300 block of Meyran Avenue around 12:35 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There were no other injuries. One vehicle was struck by rounds during the incident. No description of a suspect is available at this time. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene and are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"December 16, 2019",Fire,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to 9-1-1 calls for a structure fire at 3950 Murray Avenue at 6:49 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a 28-year-old female who had jumped from a second-floor window to escape the fire. She had landed on a dump truck below, receiving some lacerations. She was transported by EMS to the hospital. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the second floor of the two-storey structure, before it was extinguished. The structure had two apartments on the top and two businesses on the ground floor. One of the businesses was vacant and for lease. No one else in the apartments or the occupied business was hurt. The Fire Investigations Unit will investigate the cause of the fire. For at least two firefighters on scene, this was their first call as new Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire firefighters, after graduating on Friday, December 13.",Cara Cruz
"June 18, 2020",Sex Suspect Arrest,McKeesport/Hazelwood,"The Special Victims Unit cleared two warrants for a suspected sexual predator. McKeesport Police officers detained Melvyn Darryl Johnson, 37 of Hazelwood on Tuesday, June 16, in McKeesport. Zone 4 officers took custody and transported him to Police Headquarters for questioning. Johnson faces multiple charges, to include involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, endangering the welfare of children, indecent assault, corruption of minors, criminal solicitation, and unlawful contact with a minor.",Chris Togneri
"July 15, 2021",Carjacking,"Zones 6, 1","Just before 10 p.m, Zone 6 officers responded to a Shotspotter notification for the 3100 block of Ashlyn Street. Once on scene, they located a shell casing and were notified by dispatch that a male victim had left the immediate area, but wished to speak with police. He told officers he was held at gunpoint by two male actors who fired a shot into the ground and stole his vehicle. The vehicle was later found in a ditch in the 3000 block of Shadeland Avenue in Zone 1. The occupants fled on foot. The vehicle was secured and towed to the Auto Squad to be processed. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 30, 2019",Robbery,Zone 1 / Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to reports of two separate robberies of Rite Aid pharmacies on October 30. Just after 7:45 p.m. responding officers from Zone 5 arrived at 1800 Morningside Avenue. Employees told them a male wearing a white hoodie entered the store, walked up the clerk, displayed a handgun in his waistband, and demanded money. The suspect received an undetermined amount of money and left the store. He is described as early 20's, 5 feet 11 inches tall. Just before 8:30 p.m. officers from Zone 1 responded to a call of a robbery at 802 Pennsylvania Avenue. Upon arrival a clerk told them a male was buying candy when he reached into the register and took an undetermined amount of money. He then fled the store. He is described as about 6 feet 3 inches tall and 150 pounds, wearing a black hoodie. VCU and the Crime Scene Unit processed both scenes and police continue to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"May 14, 2020",Shooting,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of multiple gunshots on the 5000 block of 2nd Avenue around 8:50 p.m. Zone 4 officers found multiple buildings and vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. No actors or victims were located. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"August 6, 2019",Boat vs. Barge Collision,Ohio River,"Pittsburgh River Rescue responded to a report of a barge vs. pleasure craft collision on the Ohio River around 12:15 a.m. River Rescue and the Fire Boat arrived on scene -- below the Point and above the West End Bridge -- within minutes and found a pleasure craft with three adults caught under the front right side of the barge. The barge was empty and riding high, so the operator was unaware the pleasure craft was caught under it. The operator slowed and stopped the barge after seeing and hearing River Rescue’s lights and sirens. River Rescue took the three adults onto the River Rescue boat and transported them to the North Shore boathouse outside PNC Park. A female passenger complained of minor lower leg injuries and a male passenger complained of neck and back pain. A third passenger, a male, was not injured. Landside Medics transported them to a local hospital to be evaluated. River Rescue returned to the barge, freed the pleasure craft and towed it to the boathouse. It appears that the boat became caught on the barge somewhere on the Monongahela River. The pleasure craft operators then called 911 for help. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating. The Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit, founded in 1986, consists of members of Pittsburgh Police and Pittsburgh EMS. The primary mission of the River Rescue Unit is to prevent and to respond to waterborne emergencies in the waterways in and around the City of Pittsburgh.",Chris Togneri
"April 18, 2021",SWAT,Zone 4,Police Responded to a 9-1-1 call of a male shooting from the back of his house on the 0 block of Bigelow Street around 10:45 a.m. Responding Zone 4 officers were directed to the house where the male was seen shooting from. A neighbor stated they witnessed a rifle sticking out of a window. Officers gave verbal commands for the male to exit the house. The male continued to shoot at cans in the backyard from inside the house. SWAT responded when the male refused and barricaded himself inside. He surrendered to police without incident around an hour later. The investigation is ongoing. Police believe the weapon was an Air Rifle.,Maurice Matthew
"January 31, 2020",Pedestrian vs. Vehicle,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Brownsville Road and Maytide Street around 8 p.m. On arrival, first responders found one patient complaining of hip and back pain and the other complaining of side and arm pain. They were transported to Mercy Hospital in stable condition. The driver stayed on scene. There was no visible damage to the vehicle. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"May 15, 2019",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Whole Foods Market on the 5800 block of Centre Avenue around 9:30 a.m. Per the initial investigation, a male suspect approached a cashier and handed over a note that demanded money. Upon receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect walked out of the store. No weapon was seen. There were no reported injuries. The suspect is described as 60 to 65 years old, 6'1"" tall, around 200 pounds with a salt and pepper colored beard. He was wearing a hat with ""Grays"" written on it, a maroon long-sleeve shirt, gray sweatpants, and brown work boots. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Robbery detectives at (412) 323-7800.",Alicia George
"September 8, 2020",Arrest,Zone 4,"Just after noon on September 6, a Pittsburgh Police officer working an approved off-duty detail for City of Pittsburgh Special Events at the Squirrel Hill Farmer’s Market was approached by a male patron who informed him that his mask (thin blue line mask) was disrespectful to the American flag. The officer, who was speaking with a Special Events employee at the time, told the man that he would have to agree to disagree. The man, who was exiting the market at the cordoned-off exit point, continued to make his point to the officer and wanted to show him something on his phone. The officer would not engage with him. At this point a line was building as the man was blocking the exit, preventing other customers from leaving, including a blind couple. The Special Events employee informed the man that he was blocking the exit and he needed to move aside. He became agitated and raised his voice, tried to engage the officer further about the flag, and continued to refuse to move. The officer asked for his identification several times so he could cite him, but the man refused each time and continued to block the exit and shout profanities at the officer. At this point the officer moved to physically arrest the male, who resisted, knocking the officer’s body worn camera into the street in the process. The male continued to resist arrest so the officer told him he would use his Taser if he did not comply. At that point, the man complied and put his hands behind his back to be handcuffed. The events employee then retrieved the officer’s body worn camera from the street so he could reactivate it. The officer retrieved the man’s wallet for identification and searched his backpack where he recovered marijuana, THC edibles, and drug paraphernalia. The man did not possess a medical marijuana card. He was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest, Defiant Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, and narcotics-related charges.",Cara Cruz
"September 18, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police and EMS and Mt. Oliver Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 200 block of Rochelle Street around 5:30 p.m. First Responders found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police's Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"July 19, 2019",Assault,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6, as well as EMS, responded to a 911 call of an assault on Zephyr Avenue at Hammond Street just after 3:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene they met with a female victim outside of her home who stated that three people showed up at her door while she was talking on the phone and claimed that they had lost their dog, and that the victim had it. The victim denied it was theirs and refused to give up the dog. She told police they began hitting her and took the dog, so she chased after them as they got into their vehicle. She also told police she saw one of the suspects had a gun. The friend she was speaking with called 911 when she heard the disturbance over the phone. Police were already in the area and were able to stop the suspect vehicle that was less than 100 feet away from the original scene. Officers arrested a male and a female from the vehicle. The pair faces multiple charges. The third adult was not arrested and is believed to have been trying to break up the fight. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition to treat a laceration above her eye.",Cara Cruz
"September 29, 2019",Rape/Sexual Assault,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 arrested Juwan Mitchell, 22, of Pittsburgh in connection with the September 15, 2019 rape of a 7-year-old girl on the 100 block of Hazlett Street in Zone 1 around 3 p.m. Mitchell was apprehended around 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 29. He is currently being housed in the Allegheny County Jail. Thank you to the media and the public for all of your coverage and tips.",Cara Cruz
"June 24, 2021",Abandoned Vehicles Removed,Zone 5,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police continued its blitz to remove abandoned vehicles from City streets. The 2-day blitz hit streets in the Homewood, Morningside, Lincoln-Lemington, and Garfield neighborhoods. Police initially investigated 102 complaints to the City’s 3-1-1 system for abandoned vehicles in these neighborhoods. Through the efforts of Motorcycle Units and Abandoned Vehicle Officers from multiple police zones, a total of 102 complaints were addressed, which resulted in: 39 vehicles towed 11 registered letters that will be sent for vehicles that met the criteria for towing as abandoned, but not more than 90 days expired, which can be towed immediately. 49 of the complaints were cleared either because the vehicle had already been removed, or was legally registered. 1 could not be towed due to its condition. 2 were remanded back to the Zone 5 AVO to be towed in the future. Police thank Pittsburgh residents for their cooperation in this effort.",Maurice Matthew
"July 10, 2020",Non-Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police received a report of a gunshot victim on the 500 block of Mount Pleasant Road around 12 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 1 were alerted to a male victim. Medics evaluated the male who appeard to have a graze wound to the head. EMS transported the male to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other injuries or suspect description. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 8, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police SVU Detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing woman. Ying-Fen Johnson, 78, was last seen today, around 5:30 p.m. in the Waterworks. She is 5 feet and 3 inches tall, weighs around 90 pounds. Johnson was last seen wearing Gray pants, a Black and White top, with Gray shoes. Possibly headed to the Oakmont or Oakland areas. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call police at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"May 24, 2021",Missing Juveniles,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating missing juveniles. Dreemah Matthews and Dreemare Matthews are 12-years-old, 5’0” tall, 100 pounds, with Black hair and Brown eyes. The twins were last seen Friday, May 21st in the West End. If you have any information on there whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141 Dreemare Matthews Dreemah Matthews",Maurice Matthew
"August 19, 2019",Fire,Zone 4,"The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, investigated the cause of the fire that occurred on Saturday, August 17, at 2018 De Ruad Street in Uptown/West Oakland. Investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be incendiary in nature. After conducting interviews with residents, it was relayed to investigators that a juvenile was believed to have started the fire. Investigators interviewed a 6-year-old boy who admitted to using matches to light a fire in the laundry room area of a second floor apartment. The boy and his family have been referred to the County Child Line where they will direct them toward any available services and provide the child with the help he needs. No criminal charges will be laid. Original incident details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=239",Cara Cruz
"April 21, 2020",Fire,Lawrenceville,"Pittsburgh bureaus of Fire, EMS and Police responded to a 3-alarm structure fire around 7 p.m. on the 5200 block of Wickliff Street. When First Responders arrived, they found three homes with heavy flames showing. Windy conditions and significant smoke complicated First Responders' efforts. There were no reported injuries or EMS transports. McCandless Avenue was closed from Duncan Street to Stanton Avenue. The Fire Investigation Unit, consisting of Police Detectives and Fire investigators, will determine the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"May 11, 2019","Kidnapping, harassment, false imprisonment",Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a reported kidnapping near the intersection of S. Homewood and Penn avenues around 1:30 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 4 found two women who said they had taken an Uber with a male driver. The driver commented on their looks and did not follow the GPS directions to the requested address. The driver pulled over near the intersection of Homewood and Penn, put the car in park and said, “You're not going anywhere,” the woman told police. The driver tried to lock the doors, but one of the victims was able to open a door and jump out the backseat, they said. The other woman followed her and they ran from the car while shouting for help. Police identified the suspect by his Uber app identification and photo. Police searched for the car in the area but did not find it. The suspect is believed to live in Beaver County. Police are obtaining an arrest warrant for kidnapping, harassment and false imprisonment.",Chris Togneri
"March 13, 2021",Pedestrian/Vehicle Collision,Downtown,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash Downtown around 9:30 p.m. First Responders located the pedestrian victim, an adult male, under a vehicle on Stanwix Street at Penn Avenue. He was declared dead at the scene. The driver stayed and cooperated with investigators. The Collision Investigation Unit responded and will lead the investigation. The victim’s identity and cause/manner of death will be released by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Parts of Penn and Stanwix were closed during the investigation.",Chris Togneri
"January 27, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of gunfire near the intersection of Brighton Road and Woods Run Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 1 did not locate a victim or actor, but identified a possible shooting scene, including broken glass and blood. Shortly after, a 30-year-old male gunshot wound victim walked into a local hospital. He had been shot at least once in the leg and was listed in critical condition. Police began canvassing the area for evidence. Violent Crime Unit and Mobile Crime Unit detectives were called to process the scene. No arrests at this time. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"October 31, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 1500 block of Brownsville Road around 2:20 a.m. for a reported shooting. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they located an unconscious male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no suspect descriptions or direction of flight. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 27, 2019",Rescue,West End Overlook,"Pittsburgh EMS Rescue 2, Fire and Police responded to the West End Overlook around 12:25 p.m. for a report of a woman who fell down a hill. First responders found a 26-year-old female who fell over a fence and went about six feet down a him. Medics rescued her and treated her on sight for hip pain.",Chris Togneri
"January 16, 2020",Arrest,Zone 4,"Detectives with the Fire Investigation Unit have made an arrest in connection with a December 16, 2019 structure fire on the 3900 block of Murray Avenue. Victoria Parker, 28, of Pittsburgh has been charged with two counts of arson. She is currently being held at Allegheny County Jail. The Fire Investigation Unit is comprised of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/428",Cara Cruz
"September 20, 2020",Male Struck By Train,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a report of a male struck by a train on the railroad tracks behind S 13th and Breed streets around 2:55 a.m. First responders found a male near the tracks with a wound to his head. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 3, 2020",Shooting,Zone3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter notification for the 2100 block of Spring Street just before 6:15 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they learned a female victim had been shot in the left leg. She told police she and her boyfriend were walking along Spring Street when they heard gunshots and realized she had been struck. She was transported to the hospital in stable condition. VCU and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to investigate and process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"June 20, 2021",Body Recovered,Zone 2,"At approximately 1:15 p.m, Pittsburgh Police were alerted by boaters on the Allegheny River to a body in the water on the City side of the 40th Street Bridge. River Rescue responded to the scene and recovered the body of a male. Major Crimes is investigating. Cause and manner of death will be released by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.",Cara Cruz
"September 21, 2019",Burglary,Zone 4,"On Sunday, September 21, Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a call for a burglary in progress at St. Paul’s Cathedral at 4535 5th Avenue just before 8:45 p.m. When they arrived on scene, the key holders for the church told them they had received notification that the burglar alarm had been activated, so they came to the church to see if it was a false alarm. Once there, they noticed a bicycle and a backpack by a back basement door where a window was broken, which is when they called 911. Police observed the broken window and called for additional officers to secure the perimeter and search the building. Inside, police observed some damage to an interior door. A Pitt Police officer, who was helping secure the scene outside, watched as a male suspect exited the church with bolt cutters. He detained the suspect until Pittsburgh Police took him into custody. Pittsburgh Police arrested Zachary Hiles, 22, of Pittsburgh. He is charged with: Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Possessing Instruments of Crime, and Prohibited Acts.",Cara Cruz
"August 24, 2019",Motorcycle Crash,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a solo motorcycle crash at the intersection of South 18th and Mt Oliver streets around 1:45 a.m. First Responders found a male had apparently driven his motorcycle into a guard rail and was pinned under the rail. They extricated the male and transported him to UPMC Mercy in critical condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"May 13, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 500 block of N Dunfermline Street around 4:55 p.m. Responding Zone 5 officers were alerted to a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to the left leg. The victim was located nearby on the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue. He was conscious and alert when officers arrived. Police rendered aid to the victim until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other victims or suspect descriptions. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"May 28, 2019",One-Alarm Fire,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to reports of a fire, possibly caused by a lightning strike, at 1 Pius Street at 11:16 p.m. When they arrived on scene they observed fire in the steeple of the building, which was converted to condos from a former church. The fire was contained to a small area of the bell tower just under the clock. Firefighters extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries to the occupants of the condos. The owner of one of the units reported receiving water and smoke damage to his unit. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, are investigating the cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"November 13, 2020",Coronavirus,--,"Pittsburgh Public Safety continues to take steps to guard against the spread of Covid-19. The virus is spreading at record rates across the country, and we recognize that we must be vigilant, especially as national health officials warn of the rapid spread of a virus that has already killed more than 240,000 Americans. Despite our best efforts—which include mandatory mask-wearing, health screens when entering all Public Safety facilities, social distancing, restrictions on group sizes and strict protocols on contact tracing and isolation/quarantine—six members of the Police Bureau have recently tested positive for the virus. Others have been placed in isolation or quarantine due to possible exposures. Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich, Police Chief Scott Schubert and members of the PBP Pandemic Command Group have as a reminder re-issued orders to all members of the bureau to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols. Public Safety officials recognize that all risk cannot be eliminated from our First Responders' jobs, but we must follow all best practices to lower the risk of infection and spread. Anyone who fails to do so will be disciplined.",Chris Togneri
"August 19, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 500 block Norton Street around 7 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 discovered a vehicle that had been struck by a round. While officers were investigating the scene, they were alerted to a walk-in gunshot wound victim at a nearby hospital. The victim was pronounced deceased after arriving at the hospital. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"October 26, 2019",Accident,Downtown,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash near the intersection of 7th Avenue and Penn Street around 3:20 p.m. One of the drivers tried to leave the scene and struck an elderly male victim. Zone 2 officers responding to the initial crash stopped the driver at Fifth Avenue and Market Street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver, Frederick Clark, was arrested for DUI. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 20, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,"Just before 11:40 p.m., Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS were alerted to a two-vehicle collision on Saw Mill Run Blvd. at Maytide Street in Overbrook. Once on scene, EMS Rescue 2 aided the male driver and lone occupant of one vehicle who was trapped inside. He was transported in critical condition to the hospital. The female passenger of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital in stable condition with leg pain. The female driver did not require transport. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the exact cause of the collision.",Cara Cruz
"June 23, 2020",Multiple Riot-Related Charges,Zone 2,"Investigators with the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) arrested Raekwon Blankenship, 24, of Crafton in connection with criminal acts that occurred during the May 30 protests downtown. Blankenship faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Mischief , Riot, Police Animals – Illegal to Taunt, Propulsion of Missiles, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Failure to Disperse, and Criminal Attempt Cruelty to Animals. He is currently being transported to Allegheny County Jail. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office for their assistance with this investigation.",Cara Cruz
"April 26, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported male shot on the 1900 block of Brownsville Road around 2:45 p.m. Responding Zone 3 officers and EMS arrived, but did not locate a suspect or victim. The victim showed up at a local hospital by private vehicle. The walk-in gunshot victim was reported in stable condition. There was no suspect description given and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 31, 2019",Aggravated Assault,Zone 5,"Leroy Hicks, 54, of Pittsburgh has been charged with one count of Aggravated Assault. He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"May 20, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,‪UPDATE: 7:27 a.m. 05/21/20 Jamillah Freeman Pryce has been located and is safe. Thank you for your concern and shares on social media.‬,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit (SVU) seek the public's assistance in locating a missing 27-year-old woman.</p> <p>Jamillah Freeman Pryce is described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown eyes and black ""twisted"" style hair. </p> <p>Jamillah was last seen wearing a light red jacket, a peach colored shirt, multi-colored leggings, and black shoes while entering a PAT bus in the Oakland neighborhood on May 20, 2020.</p> <p>If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call 9-1-1 or contact SVU at <a href=""tel:(412) 323-7141"">(412) 323-7141</a>.</p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/9570_JamillahPryce.jpg"" style=""height:299px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"April 28, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a Shottspotter alert for the 1200 block of Mohler Street around 5:30 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 5 discovered a male who suffered a gunshot wound to the Collarbone area. The victim was conscious and alert. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. A short time later, two more victims were discovered at the 7500 block of Upland Street. One male victim was shot in the chest and arm. He was transported by medics in critical condition to a local hospital. A third male was shot in the leg and transported in stable condition. One vehicle was towed from the Upland Street scene. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"January 1, 2022",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 1700 block of E Carson Street around 2 a.m. for reported shots fired. When officers arrived, they located a male with gunshot wounds to the chest and hip. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. While securing the scene, police learned of two additional gunshot victims nearby. A male suffered a gunshot wound to the foot, and the second received a graze to the thigh. Witnesses told police the shooting occurred after a fight on the 1700 block of E. Carson Street. There were no suspect descriptions, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 7, 2019",Missing Person,All Zones,"UPDATE: Shawnalynn Brandon has been located. She is safe. Thank you for all of your social media shares and concern.Pittsburgh Police seek the public's assistance in locating a missing girl. ORIGINAL POST: Shawnalynn Brandon, 14, was last seen on September 6 at 8 a.m. in Sheraden. She was last seen wearing a rainbow-colored shirt, rainbow-colored leggings, rainbow-colored shoes and carrying a teal book bag. Shawnalynn may be in Sheraden or the Hill District. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"April 27, 2021",Abandoned Vehicles Removed,Zone 3,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police launched its blitz to remove abandoned vehicles from City streets, beginning in the Allentown, Beltzhoover, Carrick, Arlington Heights and Knoxville neighborhoods. Police initially investigated 124 complaints to the City’s 3-1-1 system for abandoned vehicles in these neighborhoods. Eight of those were cleared as being repeat or multiple complaints. Today, through the efforts of Motorcycle Units and Abandoned Vehicle Officers from multiple police zones, a total of 116 complaints were addressed, which resulted in: 17 vehicles towed 15 registered letters that will be sent for vehicles that met the criteria for towing as abandoned, but not more than 90 days expired, which can be towed immediately. 84 of the 3-1-1 complaints were cleared either because the vehicle had already been removed, or was legally registered. During the blitz, police towed a vehicle on Climax Street at Gearing Avenue that, while it did not meet the criteria of an abandoned vehicle, was parked in such a manner that it posed a safety hazard. Police are identifying the next target neighborhood for abandoned vehicles, with a tentative removal blitz planned for mid-May. Police thank Pittsburgh residents for their cooperation in this effort.",Cara Cruz
"July 12, 2020",Injury,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh EMS responded to a report of an injured bicyclist in Frick Park around 3:50 p.m. When medics arrived, they were directed to the victim located on a trail in the lower end of the park. Rescue 1 and Pittsburgh Park Rangers made their way to the injured male. He was conscious when first responders got to him. The victim had to be carried from his location to a waiting ambulance. Medic 46 transported him to a local hospital in stable condition",Maurice Matthew
"June 10, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"UPDATE: 06/11/21 at 11:55 a.m. Pittsburgh Police arrested Gerald Porter, 22, of Pittsburgh in connection with this incident. He faces four counts of Aggravated Assault and two counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Porter is being held at Allegheny County Jail. Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police, UPMC Police and University of Pittsburgh Police responded to the 4400 block of Penn Avenue around 10:30 p.m. for a large fight. When officers arrived, they were alerted to a male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A second victim, noticed they were struck by gunfire when he returned home. His condition was last listed as stable. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 17, 2019",Unusual,Zone 2,UPDATE 2: 11:07 a.m. Police believe this incident occurred some time between 6 and 11 p.m. on 10/16/19. UPDATE: 10:08 a.m. 10/17/19 The Grant Street entrance has been reopened. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 are investigating after a glass front door was found shattered at the Pittsburgh City-County Building at 414 Grant Street. Police say it happened some time overnight and they are reviewing all surveillance camera footage to determine exactly how it happened. The door has since been boarded up until the glass is replaced. Visitors to the City-County building are asked to use the Ross Street entrance until further notice. Any updates on this incident will be posted on the blotter. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"January 1, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police Missing Persons detectives seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing female. Tonee Turner, 22, is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, 130 pounds with chin length black hair. Turner is from the Hazelwood area. She was last in contact on Monday, December 30 at around 6 p.m. She may have been in the Homestead area. If you have any information please contact Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Cara Cruz
"April 5, 2021",Graffiti,Zone 3,"Detectives with the Pittsburgh Police Graffiti Squad seek the public's assistance to identify a tagger who spray painted racist and vulgar messages at Quarry Field at S. 18th Street and Crosman Street. The tag, ""Orez"", was also painted in the same color paint. Please note that the photos have been heavily cropped to edit out the offensive words and images. Anyone with tips is asked to call or text 412-495-6052.",Cara Cruz
"October 14, 2021",Arrest,All Zones,,Maurice Matthew
"March 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 200 block of Larimer Avenue around 8:30 p.m. for reports of a male shot. Once on scene, officers located a male victim inside an apartment with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported by EMS to the hospital in stable condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 13, 2021",Robbery/Shooting,Northview Heights,"Just after 3:00 a.m., officers in Zone 1 responded to a report of a robbery in the Northview Heights neighborhood. One man was shot during a robbery in the 100 block of Hazlett Street. The victim drove himself to a nearby hospital for treatment. There is no one in custody and the investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"April 15, 2021",,All zones,"In response to recent incidents of concern in the City regarding animals and wildlife, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is announcing a new resource for the public to address animal welfare complaints and concerns. The Bureau has created a central email address where citizens and officers can send information or ask questions of its Animal Law Team. The email address is: Animal.Law@pittsburghpa.gov. The messages will go directly to Animal Law Team members within the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. “We want to ensure that no concerns regarding the welfare and safety of the City’s animal population go unaddressed,” says Pittsburgh Police Lieutenant, Julie Stoops. From Public Safety Director, Wendell Hissrich, ""Protecting pets and wildlife in our city is everyone's responsibility and reflects on who we are as Pittsburghers. Pittsburgh Police want to make it easy for citizens to give a voice to the voiceless by reporting any issues of concern about their welfare and safety so they can be addressed."" As always, all emergencies should be immediately reported to 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"August 11, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 2 responded to a report of a stabbing on the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive in Bedford Dwellings just before 4 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found two female victims in the doorway of an apartment building. One female had a superficial wound that did not require medical attention. The other female had about a 1-inch gash to her upper arm and was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment. A male was arrested on scene. Charges are pending. Updates will be posted on the blotter.,Cara Cruz
"November 19, 2019",Homicide Arrest,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives arrested a wanted homicide suspect today. Shayla Johnson, 17, was wanted in connection with the death of Julian Carpenter. He was shot July 2 in Spring Hill and died on Nov. 4. Johnson had previously been charged with criminal conspiracy in the case. She is now also charged with homicide. Police arrested her today in Homewood. She is in the Allegheny County jail. For more background information: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=361 https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=138",Chris Togneri
"June 1, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police received multiple calls about vandalism in Highland Park around 1:30 p.m. When responding officers from Zone 5 arrived, they discovered spray painted messages in and around the fountain, and a Highland Park historical marker. Spray painted messages were also discovered on the intersection of Highland Park drive and Bunker Hill street. The Mobile Crimes Unit is investigating. Arrangements are being made to have the graffiti removed.",Maurice Matthew
"November 6, 2019",Aggravated Assault,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators arrested an adult male and two juvenile males for an unprovoked assault on a developmentally-disabled victim. The arrests, on Nov. 6, followed an investigation into an incident that occurred Oct. 26 just after 1 a.m. on the 500 block of Brookline Boulevard. Zone 6 officers on patrol were flagged down and alerted to an assault that occurred just outside the Moonlight Café. When police spoke with the victim, a 38-year-old male, they realized he was developmentally disabled. The male was extremely scared. Officers observed injuries to his face. The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries while police reviewed surveillance footage from the restaurant. The footage shows three males approach the victim as he was standing by a parking meter. They punched and kicked the victim in the head and torso multiple times while he was standing, then continued to assault him after he fell to the ground. One of the males is observed going through the victim’s pockets while he was on the ground. Abdullaah Francken, 19, of Brookline was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, robbery and criminal conspiracy. Two juvenile males -- a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old -- were also arrested.",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2021",SWAT,Zone 1,"Just before 10:45 p.m., Zone 1 officers responded for an unknown trouble call in the 1200 block of Middle Street. Arriving units located a male who had broken out a third floor window of a residence and had tossed several objects out onto the street. Officers tried unsuccessfully to make contact with the male who appeared to barricade himself on the third floor. SWAT was called to the scene and negotiators worked to establish communications with him. Eventually SWAT operators made entry into the residence. The male was taken into custody without incident. He was evaluated by medics and transported to receive the assistance he needs.",Cara Cruz
"July 1, 2020",Burglary,Zone 2,"During the May 30 demonstrations downtown, one of the many businesses that was vandalized and/or burglarized was the “One Stop Shop” on Sixth Avenue at Wood Street. Once rioters broke the convenience store’s glass doors and windows, looters began to stream in. In this series of photographs, the DAAT task force investigating criminal activity that occurred during the protests seeks to identify some of the individuals who broke into the store to steal items. If you have any information about the identities of these individuals please contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"December 7, 2021",,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 2700 block of Stafford Street around 10:40 a.m. for 9-1-1 call of an unconscious female. When first responders arrived, they located the unresponsive female inside of the home. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics. The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner. Upon completion of their investigation at the scene, Police returned to the nearby 2900 block of Stafford Street for multiple Shotspotter alerts around 1:40 p.m. Police discovered evidence of a shooting, but no victims. It’s not known if the two events are connected. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"February 2, 2021",Bomb Threat,Downtown,"Pittsburgh Burrau of Police officers arrested a Homewood man in connection to a bomb threat at the Federal Building Monday evening. Albert Morris, Jr., 60, was charged with terrorist threats and threats to use weapons of mass destruction. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including local and federal agencies, responded to the Federal Building Downtown shortly after 5 p.m. on Feb. 1 after a phoned-in bomb threat. Police evacuated the building and used K-9s to search the building floor by floor. No one was injured. The investigation, by PBP in cooperation with our federal law enforcement partners, continues.",Chris Togneri
"May 21, 2019",Arrest,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a domestic violence report on the 2700 block of Amman Street around 10 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 observed a 34-year-old male outside the residence and detained him. Per the initial investigation, the male got into a physical altercation with people at the residence, including family members. During the altercation, he swung a bat at an adult but missed and struck a child in the arm instead. The child had redness and swelling and was treated at a local hospital. Police arrested Jamal Michael Hardy on charges of aggravated assault, criminal mischief, possessing an instrument of crime, endangering the welfare of a child and disorderly conduct. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"August 7, 2020",UCR Statistics,All Zones,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets for the City and all six police zones for the first half of 2020. These statistics, covering January 1 through June 30, 2020, are prepared by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Crime Analysis Unit. The City saw an overall 16.4% decrease in incidences of crime compared with the same six-month time frame last year and a 24.7% decrease compared with the five-year average. In addition, the Crime Analysis Unit broke down incidences of crime reported City-wide and across all six police zones during the month of June. The numbers show overall crime rose by 6% from the previous month.",Cara Cruz
"May 25, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a reports of vandalism at the War Memorial at Doughboy Square at the junction of Butler Street and Penn Avenue in Lawrenceville before 8:00 a.m. Officers found the memorial splashed with red paint and scrawled with indeterminate messages. Police are reviewing all available video footage. Arrangements are being made to have the memorial cleaned. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"August 15, 2019",Vehicle v. Motorcycle,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to calls of a motorcycle struck by a vehicle on Brownsville Road at Copperfield Avenue in Carrick just before 10:15 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found the male motorcyclist on the ground with serious head wounds. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition. The male driver of the vehicle told police he was making a turn when he struck the motorcyclist. The Bureau’s Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"April 9, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1, patrolling the area of East Commons just before 1 a.m., heard multiple shots fired in the area of Cedar Avenue and Avery Street. Officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg in the 300 block of Cedar Avenue. A second male victim with a gunshot wound to the head was located shortly afterward in the 200 block of E. Ohio Street. He arrived at the hospital by private means. Medics transported the other victim to a separate area hospital in stable condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 25, 2020",Arrest,Zone 2,"June 18, 2020",Assault/Vandalism/Riot
"July 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter alert for the vicinity of S. 10th and Bingham Street just before 12:30 a.m. While en route, officers witnessed a vehicle driving erratically and at a high rate of speed away from the area. They followed it to a local hospital and located an adult male gunshot victim inside the vehicle. The victim arrived in critical condition. Police located a crime scene at S.12th and Muriel Street. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 9, 2019",Male Struck by Train,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a male struck by a train on railroad tracks near 8th Street in the South Side around 4:45 p.m. First responders found a male who had been struck by a train and died from his injuries. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"December 18, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 1,"Just after 10 p.m., Zone 1 officers responded to the 300 block of North Shore Drive for reports of a fight where a male suffered superficial stab wounds to the back and buttocks. His injuries are believed to have been sustained during a fight with another male and a female inside Tequila Cowboy bar. It was quickly broken up by on-site security. The male victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The other two individuals left the scene in a vehicle. Police are reviewing security footage. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 4, 2019",Body Found,Zone 2,Pittsburgh River Rescue responded to Point State Park just before 8:45 a.m. after a Point State Park ranger reported seeing a possible body in the water. River Rescue recovered the body of a male near the Point of Confluence. He was pronounced deceased by medics at 8:59 a.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police VCU detectives are investigating. Cause and manner of death will be released by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.,Cara Cruz
"May 20, 2019","Kidnapping, unlawful restraint, reckless endangerment, simple assault",Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators took a harassment report on May 16 from a woman who said an Uber driver held her against her will five days before. The woman told Zone 5 officers that she was leaving a nightclub on the 7200 block of Kelly Street in the early morning hours of May 11 when she observed a vehicle with an Uber decal on the front windshield. She said she got in the front seat, handed the driver $10 and told him where she lives. She did not use the Uber app. She stated that the driver accepted the fee and began to drive. She said he repeatedly asked her about her relationship status, grabbed her wrist, and locked the doors. When the woman unlocked the doors, he would lock them again. Eventually, the driver and woman began struggling in the car, she said, and the driver ripped her shirt and bra. Fearing for her safety, she jumped from the moving vehicle somewhere in Homewood. Police observed the woman had scrapes on her right shoulder and right knee. She did not initially file a police report, but did so after seeing reports of a similar incident the same night in Homewood. (http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=24) In that case, Police arrested Richard Lomotey on kidnapping, harassment and false imprisonment. The female victim said she saw Lomotey’s photo on the news and was certain he was the driver who assaulted her. Police then interviewed one of the victims from the initial report who stated that after Lomotey picked her and a friend up on the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue, they saw a female running down the street with torn clothing, limping, and appearing to be in distress. They said they asked Lomotey to stop and help her but he refused. Police arrested Richard Lomotey this morning on new charges of kidnapping, unlawful restraint, reckless endangerment and simple assault. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"February 27, 2021",Missing Person,Oakland,"UPDATE (8:40 p.m.): Lewis was located and is safe. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing at-risk woman. Hope Lewis, 34, of Homewood was last seen Feb. 26 in Oakland. She is 5 feet 10 inches tall, and has brown eyes and brown hair pulled into a braid. She has a faded teardrop tattoo near her left eye and the word ""HOPE"" tattooed on her neck. When last seen, she was wearing a purple t-shirt, blue scrub pants and gray slipper-socks. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"January 26, 2021",Incident,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 officers responded to 911 calls for an altercation inside the Sunoco gas station on the 500 block of N. Highland Avenue around 8 a.m. When responding units arrived on scene they spoke with a male clerk from the store who had suffered wounds to his head from a blunt instrument. EMS transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Another male suffered stab wounds. Police located him on the sidewalk not far from the gas station and medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Violent Crime Unit and Crime Scene Unit detectives processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"December 5, 2021",Shooting,Zone 6,"Officers in Zone 6 responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of West Libery Avenue just before 2:45 a.m. on December 5. It appeared the actor fired into a parked vehicle, striking one of two people inside before leaving the scene. The victim, an adult male, was able to drive himself to the hospital. There have been no arrests. Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene and the investigation is on-going.",Amanda Mueller
"May 8, 2021",SWAT,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded for a domestic assault report in the 100 block of Freeland Street at approximately 9:55 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, a female victim had exited the residence after having suffered injuries to the face. She was evaluated by medics. It was believed that her male domestic partner had barricaded himself inside the residence, refusing to come out. SWAT was called to the scene out of an abundance of caution. They gave multiple verbal hails for him to exit the residence. After close to two hours it was determined that the actor had exited the residence and the house was empty. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 2, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 1,"UPDATE (10:25 p.m.) -- A juvenile male detained at the scene has been charged with aggravated assault and weapons charges. ORIGINAL POST (12:20 p.m.) -- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired on the 200 block of Federal Street around 11 a.m. Zone 1 officers found no victims, but did locate a crime scene with multiple vehicles shot and casings. No arrests at this time. One juvenile was detained for questioning. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process the scene for evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"August 29, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a ShotSpotter alert followed by 911 calls of a shot fired in the 1800 block of Colwell Street at approximately 4:50 p.m. When they arrived on scene they learned a male victim had run from the area of Colwell Street and got on a PAT bus around the corner on 5th Avenue at Dinwiddie Street. He suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was transported by EMS in stable condition to a local hospital. The Bureau’s scent-tracking bloodhound, Cappy, was called to search for a suspect when possible evidence was recovered at the scene. Cappy did not detect a trail. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"December 27, 2021",Fire,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS, and Police responded to the 5200 block of Lytle Street around 10 p.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived at the 2-alarm fire, they observed smoke a flames coming from the top of two homes. The fire was raised to a third alarm for additional resources. There were no injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit are investigating to determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"May 4, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a male shot on the 200 block of Sebring Avenue around 9:50 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 found a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was conscious and alert. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other reported injuries or suspect description. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"October 14, 2019",Mutual Assist /Crash,Zone 1,"Just before 7:30 p.m. Ross Township Police contacted Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers to assist with a possible stolen vehicle heading inbound from Ross Township. When officers from Zone 1 arrived at the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue they observed the suspect vehicle run a red light, striking a civilian vehicle. No one from either vehicle was seriously hurt and there were no hospital transports by EMS. Ross Township Police arrested a driver and passenger from the suspect vehicle at the scene. Pittsburgh Police are investigating the crash only. Any inquiries about the incident that originated in Ross Township, and the subsequent arrests, should be directed to Ross Township Police.",Cara Cruz
"June 15, 2021",Vehicle vs. Pedestrian,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to 9-1-1 calls for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on S. Aiken at Walnut Street just before 12:30 a.m. First responders located a male victim who was unresponsive and bleeding from the head. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 22, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"UPDATE: 07/22/20 8:46 a.m. The victim in this shooting has since been pronounced deceased in the hospital. Police are investigating this incident as a homicide. Original Post: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the 80 block of Knox Avenue, followed by 911 calls for a person shot, just after 1 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they observed a male with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. VCU is investigating. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 6, 2021",Fire,,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm structure fire in the 1300 block of Page Street at 1:29 a.m. The first units, 37 Engine and Battalion 1, were on scene at 1:34 a.m. The response grew to four alarms. Firefighters worked the fire in a three-unit row house that was most active in the middle unit, with exposure to the two end units. Eight occupants were safely accounted for. The Red Cross has been called to assist them with temporary accommodations. There were no injuries to firefighters or residents. It was deemed under control at 2:55 a.m. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the exact cause of the fire. Another firefighter was injured in an earlier fire in Mount Oliver where PBF was assisting. He is stable in the hospital and doing well.",Cara Cruz
"October 11, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a ShotSpotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the 200 block of Devilliers Street just after 7 p.m. Responding officers on scene located a male victim with a gunshot wound. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Two more male victims were driven to the hospital by private vehicle. One suffered a gunshot wound the leg, the other a gunshot wound to the face. Both were listed in stable condition. Detectives from the Violent Crime and Crime Scene units are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 30, 2019",,,: Cara Cruz,
"August 31, 2020",Fight,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers on regular patrol in Homewood witnessed a fight involving multiple people near the intersection of Frankstown and North Homewood avenues around 9 p.m. Zone 5 officers succeeded in stopping the fight and the combatants fled the area. Officers then located a juvenile male who had suffered a laceration to his stomach. Medics transported the juvenile to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"July 19, 2021",Stabbing / shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded for a ShotSpotter notification in the 200 block of W. Warrington Avenue at 7:25 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they located a male victim in an apartment building who had suffered stab wounds after an altercation with another male. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. A neighbor who had witnessed the altercation told police he had fired at the suspect involved in the stabbing as he fled in his vehicle. Police followed the suspect vehicle for a short period of time before abandoning the pursuit. A couple of hours later, the vehicle was spotted again on Mt. Washington and police initiated a traffic stop. The male driver of the vehicle had suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to the hospital in stable condition. After he was medically cleared, he was arrested and transported to the Allegheny County Jail. Charges are pending. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are investigating. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the Auto Squad. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 9, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire in the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Zone 5 officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"August 2, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"UPDATE: Lacey Hoover was safely located in Bishopville, South Carolina. Thank you to the media and public for your assistance with this case. Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help to find a missing 17-year-old girl. Lacey Hoover was last seen on July 26, 2021 in the Lincoln Place neighborhood. She is 5'2"", 100 pounds, with freckles, blue eyes and long red hair with blonde tips. She is known to frequent the Lincoln Place, Swissvale, and Lawrenceville areas. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"May 18, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police have arrested Ombrah Lane, 32, from the North Side. Lane is charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Assault, Persons not to Possess a Firearm, Firearms Not to be Carried without a License and Tampering with Evidence.",Chris Togneri
"November 21, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 7700 block of Frankstown Avenue around 3:40 a.m. Responding Zone 5 officers were directed to a male with a gunshot wound to his backside. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"March 18, 2020",One-Alarm Fire,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of Fire, EMS and Police responded to a report of a structure fire on the 300 block of Albert Street on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 around 2:10 a.m. Responding crews witnessed heavy smoke coming out of the structure. The occupants reported seeing flames in the rear of the house and escaped without injury. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire without complication. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Pittsburgh Police detectives and Pittsburgh Fire investigators, is investigating the cause of the fire.",Maurice Matthew
"February 26, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"UPDATE (10:05 a.m., Feb. 26, 2021): An arrest warrant for Jason Brown, 24, of Garfield, was issued on Feb. 25. Brown is charged in the homicide of Katara Bray on Feb. 8 on the 4400 block of Davison. Brown is currently incarcerated in the Venango Co. Jail on unrelated charges. When he is extradited to Allegheny County he will be charged with Criminal Homicide and Carrying Firearms without a License. ORIGINAL POST (Feb. 8, 2021): Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a reported vehicle that stuck a utility pole on the 4400 block of Davison Street around 9 p.m. When first responders arrived, they observed an unconscious driver inside the vehicle. Police determined the female victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced the victim on scene. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 29, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 1500 block of Amanda Street around 7:45 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 found a male gunshot victim who had run from the scene to the 1400 block of Brownsville Road. Police provided initial aid, and Pittsburgh EMS transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. VCU detectives arrived to process the scene. Police are searching for a short male in a hoodie who may have fled the scene on foot. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"May 26, 2019",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and EMS responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 1100 block of Grandview Avenue around 10:00 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a female pedestrian on the ground in the middle of a crosswalk where she had tried to cross Grandview Avenue. The female was awake and alert. She was transported by EMS to UPMC Mercy in stable condition to be evaluated. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"November 22, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert while on regular patrol near the 2100 block of Centre Avenue just before 4 p.m. Officers, flagged down by a security guard, were directed to a male victim on the street with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied two tourniquets in an effort to stem the heavy bleeding. Medics transported the victim to the hospital in stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process evidence. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"August 22, 2020",Disorderly Conduct,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police officers patrolling the 400 block off Hastings Street just after 6 p.m. observed a male in a blue vehicle who was driving through the neighborhood, making illegal U-turns, and shouting a stream of intimidating profanities through his megaphone, directed toward area residents, the Mayor and police. There were multiple calls to 911 during this time with complaints of noise and disorderly conduct. Police observed the male driving while live-streaming on a social media platform, stating that he was off his medications and threatening to kill police and die in a confrontation with police. For the safety of the public and the suspect himself, officers conducted a traffic stop just before 8:15 p.m. The suspect was ordered to exit the vehicle for multiple disorderly conduct violations. He refused and continued to shout profanities and threats to police and himself. A Police tactical command officer on scene enlisted the help of one of the suspect's friends, while a detective arranged for the suspect's attorney to come to the scene and encourage the suspect to exit the vehicle. Eventually police, including an officer from the Civil Affairs Unit, and the above-noted individuals, negotiated a peaceful surrender of the suspect. Shawn Lateff Green, aka Lorenzo Rulli, 24, was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Possessing the Instruments of Crime, Obstructing the Administration of Law and various traffic violations. He was transported to Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"November 10, 2020",explosive device,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police received a 9-1-1 call for an exploded porta john on the 900 block of Itin Street around 7 a.m. Police, Fire, and EMS arrived on scene, and were alerted to the destroyed unit by a construction crew. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police K-9 conducted a secondary search of the area. The Bomb Squad and Crime Unit processed the scene where it was determined an explosive device was used sometime overnight. There were no injuries and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 5, 2019",Homicide Arrest,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Homicide Detectives arrested 22-year-old Matthew Lambert today for the shooting death of Tre Lee Valorie on May 8, 2019 in the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue. Lambert, of Arlington, is charged with Criminal Homicide, Criminal Conspiracy, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Aggravated Assault and a firearms violation. Lambert is currently being held in the Allegheny County Jail on other charges. Incident Background: Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 received a ShotSpotter notification followed by 911 calls of a person shot in the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue just before 11:45 p.m. on May 8. They found a male in a vehicle in a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He later died. His female passenger was unharmed. http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=21",Cara Cruz
"December 14, 2019",Fight,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a 911 call for a fight inside the Hotel Monaco on the 600 block of William Penn Pl. just after 2:30 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they were directed to the 8th floor of the hotel where they found an unresponsive male in the hallway. EMS transported him to the hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased. Witnesses told police a fist fight had erupted between a group of males who were hotel guests. It's not known at this time if the parties involved were known to each other. Detectives from VCU and the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are conducting interviews and the investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 19, 2021",Animal cruelty,Zone 3,"On July 29, 2021 a woman discovered a deceased cat in the back yard of a residence in the 300 block of Overbrook Boulevard. The woman believed the cat had been a victim of cruelty because of a large wound visible on its backside. Animal Care and Control officers removed the cat. A necropsy revealed that it was killed by a pellet from a pellet gun. The cat had been microchipped and had gone missing from its owners. Michael Andrews, 36, is charged with two counts of cruelty to animals and one count of discharging a firearm or air gun, violating a City ordinance. If you have concerns about the welfare of an animal please email Animal.Law@pittsburghpa.gov. The messages will go directly to Animal Law Team members within the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.",Cara Cruz
"December 22, 2020",,Zone 5,"UPDATE: Shelter workers determined one of the three dogs confiscated on Dec. 21 was pregnant. Shelter officials also determined the dog's birth canal was not big enough to deliver safely, so they performed an emergency c-section on Dec. 22. Nine puppies were born. Mom and the puppies are doing well. The investigation continues. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Police responded to a residence in Homewood for a reported assault around 7 p.m. on Dec. 21. When officers arrested the male suspect, he alerted Zone 5 officers to numerous animals living inside the house. Police then located numerous farm animals living in poor conditions inside the home and requested the assistance of Animal Care & Control officers. Animal Care & Control and the Humane Animal Rescue took possession of three dogs who were being kept outside despite cold temperatures, two goats, two pigs, four chickens, four reptiles and one scorpion. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with knowledge of any animals being abused or neglected are asked to call Police or the Humane Animal Rescue.",Maurice Matthew
"June 7, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 1900 block of Manhattan Street for a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired just after 9:30 p.m. Officers arriving on scene located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are processing evidence. There are no arrests or suspects at this time.,Cara Cruz
"September 7, 2020",SWAT,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to the 1800 block of Fairlee Street for a male in crisis just around 3:20 p.m. When they arrived on scene, the male had barricaded himself inside his home and threatened anyone who came near the house. SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. Negotiators communicated with the male, and safely gained access inside the house. The male surrendered without incident and was treated by medics before being transported for additional assistance.",Maurice Matthew
"July 12, 2019",Search Warrant,Bloomfield/Lawrenceville,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Narcotics detectives seized illegal guns and drugs, cash and drug packaging materials while serving a search warrant July 12 in Lawrenceville. Detectives were investigating citizen complaints of drug activity in Bloomfield around 3:15 p.m. when they observed a male driving a tan Chevrolet Impala. Detectives knew the male, and knew that his driver's license was suspended and that he was wanted on two outstanding warrants. Detectives followed the male to Penn Avenue & Main Street and attempted to make an arrest. The male fled in the Impala. Detectives did not pursue out of concern for the safety of pedestrians and motorists. Detectives located the unoccupied Impala near the intersection of 30th and Smallman streets in the Strip District. The vehicle was towed from the scene and processed as evidence. Through the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence on 39th Street in Lawrenceville and found several items in the home connecting the male to the residence. Police also recovered an Intratec Tec 22 pistol with a 30-round magazine, a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol, crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana, $5,475 in cash and drug packaging materials. As a result of the investigation, Police have applied for an arrest warrant for Dorian Montgomery, 41. In addition to the outstanding warrants, Montgomery faces charges of Escape, Fleeing & Eluding, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended License, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act. Montgomery is 6’3 and approximately 300 pounds. He is known to frequent Lawrenceville and Manchester. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800. (Dorian Montgomery)",Chris Togneri
"March 16, 2021",Fire,Wilkinsburg,Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 3-alarm commercial structure in the 900 block of Wood Street in Wilkinsburg just after 2 a.m. A male was transported to the hospital in critical condition with burn injuries by Eastern Ambulance. No firefighters were injured. Ten other residents from upper level apartments safely evacuated the structure. The fire was declared under control about an hour into the response. The cause will be investigated by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal.,Cara Cruz
"March 3, 2020",Fire,Zone 2,"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm residential structure fire on the 2500 block of Mahon Street at around 7:45 p.m. The fire originated in one home, but an adjacent structure to the right of 2535 Mahon Street also received some exposure to the fire. Firefighters were able to extinguish any visible flames relatively quickly. Both homes are believed to be unoccupied or abandoned. There were no injuries to any firefighters or other first responders on scene. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"October 23, 2021",Gas Leak,North Shore,"Just before 8:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a gas leak in a building near the corner of Hope Street and River Avenue in Zone 2. Two nearby unoccupied office buildings as well as the future site of the Van Gogh exibit were evacuated out of precaution. No visiting members of the public were inside at the time. Fire and gas crews brought the leak under control and cleared the area before 9 p.m. No injuries were reported.",Amanda Mueller
"November 30, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1500 block of Bingham Street around 9:30 p.m. Responding Zone 3 officers were alerted to a male gunshot victim on the 1400 block of E Carson Street. The victim ran to E Carson Street for assistance from nearby motorists after being shot on Bingham Street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the face. There were no other victims on scene. Crime Scene Unit and Violent Crime Unit detectives processed the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 12, 2021",Drug lab,Zone 4,"Just before 1:15 a.m., Zone 4 officers were called to a residence in the 6300 block of Darlington Road after a resident reported a suspected burglary in progress. Responding officers escorted all of the occupants out of the home's apartments to conduct a protective sweep for a possible suspect when they recognized the markings of a clandestine meth lab in one of the upstairs suites. The HazMat team was called to the scene to conduct testing. One male occupant of the apartment was arrested and faces multiple charges. Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a second male. The Pennsylvania State Police Clandestine Lab Response Team was called in to remove the chemical contents/evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 25, 2019",Child Injured,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2, as well as EMS, responded to reports of a child falling from a window in the 600 block of Watt Street in the Hill District just after 2:00 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found that a 3-year-old boy had managed to slip out of a home's second story window and fall to the ground. EMS transported the boy to UPMC Children’s Hospital in stable, but critical condition with head injuries. The child’s mother and grandmother were in the home at the time of the incident. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"January 17, 2020",Robbery,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a robbery on the 3100 block of Chartiers Avenue around 9:35 p.m. Zone 6 officers arrived and learned two males entered the store and displayed firearms. The suspects grabbed cash, and fled. Zone 6 officers and K-9 officers searched the area for the suspects but nothing was found. There were no injuries. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"October 9, 2020",Collision,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded for reported vehicle into a structure on the 200 block of Luray Street around 7:40 p.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered a vehicle that collided into a structure on the 2600 block of Arvada Way. Upon their investigation, police learned the female driver had a dispute with a male. The driver attempted to run over the male and his dog. The dog was hit and sustained minor injuries. The collision into the garage occurred when the driver attempted to leave the scene. Two passengers were in the vehicle at the time of the collision. They were checked by EMS, and declined transport. The driver was taken by medics to a local hospital in stable condition and is expected to face charges. The Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections was called in to assess the damaged garage.",Maurice Matthew
"June 23, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for Nash Street around 1:00 a.m. Zone 1 officers headed to that area were notified of a shooting victim on the 200 block of E Ohio Street. When police arrived, they observed a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced the victim deceased. Police learned of a second victim on the 300 block of Cedar Avenue. He suffered a gunshot wound to the foot and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed both locations. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"May 31, 2021",Illegal ride-outs,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police monitored numerous complaints for approximately 200-300 motorcycles, ATVs, and dirt bikes, many of them illegal, riding in large groups around the City on this Memorial Day. Several of the vehicles were driving dangerously on the streets, running traffic lights and stop signs. Dozens of riders fled the area around Fifth Avenue and Frankstown when Zone 5 officers initiated a traffic stop for an illegal ATV around 4 p.m. The female driver of the ATV received seven citations and the vehicle was towed. Back in March, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police created an email address for the public to provide information and tips to police regarding illegal, off-road vehicle use in the City. Emails can be sent to 412_TIPS@pittsburghpa.gov. As always, please dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.",Cara Cruz
"August 26, 2019",Missing Child,Zone 2,"UPDATE: Delvon has been safely located. ORIGINAL ENTRY: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing boy. Delvon Dobbins, 12, of the Hill District was last seen today around 5:30 p.m. near Memory Lane. Dobbins is 4 feet 6 inches tall, 70 pounds with brown eyes. He was wearing a blue and white striped shirt and tan shorts. Anyone with information on Delvon’s whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"April 19, 2020",Collision,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a single vehicle collision on the 1900 block of W Liberty Avenue around 5 a.m. When first responders arrived on scene they found a vehicle that struck a pole along with a building. EMS Rescue extricated the driver and passenger from the pick-up truck. The female and male victims were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"October 29, 2021",Arrest,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 300 block of Cedar Avenue around 6:50 p.m. for a reported vehicle that struck a tree. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they located the vehicle at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and East Ohio Street. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, giving verbal commands for the driver to exit. The driver fled through Allegheny Commons Park, before striking a second tree, and nearly running over officers. The driver stuck a third object that disabled the vehicle. He was taken into custody without incident. Medics transported him to a local hospital for minor injuries suffered during the collision. There were no injuries to officers or civilians in the park.",Maurice Matthew
"February 19, 2020",Bomb Threat,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a phoned-in bomb threat at a restaurant on the 100 block of Bouquet Street around 4:50 p.m. Zone 4 officers cleared the building and a K-9 officer searched the premises. Nothing was found. Police are investigating this threat, as well as a similar threat made Monday night.",Chris Togneri
"March 11, 2021",Fire,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 200 block of Glenwood Avenue around 1:40 p.m. for a residential structure fire in a row house. Firefighters were able to extinguish the two-alarm fire in a short period of time. No firefighters or residents were hurt and no one was transported to the hospital. Seven people were displaced - two adults and two children from one home, two adults and one child from another. They are receiving assistance with temporary housing from the Red Cross. Firefighters rescued a cat and a dog. EMS administered oxygen to the cat before reuniting it with its grateful owner. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections was called to determine the structual integrity of the affected properties.",Cara Cruz
"July 14, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 7300 block of Monticello Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, July 14. Zone 5 officers found a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid to the victim until medics arrived and transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The shooting victim was an off-duty Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer. His name is not being released at this time. Police secured the crime scene and detained several people who had gathered at a party near the crime scene for questioning. SWAT was called in to search a house. No arrests have been made. This investigation is active and ongoing. Investigators know from past experiences that when witnesses come forward with information, police solve crimes. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"May 13, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers responded to a ShotSpotter report of shots fired, as well as 911 calls, near the intersection of E. Elizabeth and Gertrude streets around 4:10 pm. Responding officers from Zone 4 found a vehicle that had been shot multiple times. No one was injured. Police recovered multiple shell casings at the scene and discovered that one shot went through a side door of a nearby school. No students were present. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"September 10, 2020",Federal Indictment,Zone 2,https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/pittsburgh-man-indicted-throwing-projectiles-police-officers-and-damaging-police,Cara Cruz
"October 16, 2020",Firearm Discharge,Pittsburgh,"Pittsburgh Police are investigating after an accidental discharge of a firearm inside a police unit just after 7 a.m. An officer was removing a long gun from a vehicle in one of the police zone parking lots when two rounds were accidentally discharged. There was damage to the vehicle's roof and light bar. There were no injuries. Per policy, VCU is investigating the incident.",Cara Cruz
"January 13, 2020",SWAT Callout,Zone 2,,Chris Togneri
"September 13, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue around 10:55 p.m. Zone 5 officers located a male shooting victim. He was conscious and alert, with a gunshot wound to the lower back. Officers rendered aid until medics arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived, and process the scene. There were no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"November 24, 2020",Robbery,Zone 6,At around 12:50 a.m. Zone 6 officers responded to reports of a robbery at the BP gas station in the 1800 block of West Liberty Avenue. Employees told police a male entered the store and made off with an undetermined amount of cash. No weapon was seen. He fled southbound in a black sedan on West Liberty Avenue. No one was injured. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"August 4, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing and endangered female. Tonya Prevade, 37, is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 185 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. She has a distinctive ""Blue Dermal"" on her right cheek and may be wearing glasses. She was last seen today in the Carrick area around 12:30 a.m. Possibly headed to Greene County in a 2019 Tacoma, PA plate ZKM-7511. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"August 17, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 5300 block of Hillcrest Street around 9:05 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they found evidence of a shooting. While investigating the scene, police were alerted to a shooting victim on the 5400 of Columbo Street. The female victim had a grazed wound to the shoulder. Medics transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other victims or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"February 12, 2021",Missing Man,Pittsburgh/Wilkinsburg,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is searching for an at-risk adult male. George Booker, 51, was last seen in Homewood on Feb. 6. He is known to frequent the Homewood and Wilkinsburg areas. He is 6 feet tall and 180 pounds with brown eyes and greying hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"March 30, 2020",Narcotics Arrest,N/A,,Cara Cruz
"November 15, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"SVU Detectives seek your help to find a missing woman. Allyson Harding is described as 5'2, 160 pounds, with long brown/purple/blond hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen in Oakland on 11/10 around 10 a.m. and left the area on foot. She was wearing a puffy blue jacket, black leggings and black UGG boots. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Amanda Mueller
"April 12, 2020",Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a single vehicle collision on the 1600 block of W Carson Street around 1:45 a.m. When first responders arrived on scene they found a vehicle that struck a pole with the driver inside. Firefighters extinguished the fire and extricated the male victim. Medics pronounced the male driver deceased. There were no passengers and no other vehicles were involved in the collision. The Collision Investigation Unit will be investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"January 5, 2021",Robbery,Zone 4,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police - and one very concerned dog owner - are asking for the public's assistance after a puppy was stolen in the 2000 block of Beechwood Blvd. at 5:50 p.m. Daphne is a 4-month-old mixed breed with black and white coloring, approximately 20 pounds, and wearing a pink collar. The dog's owner was walking her near the Frick Park Environmental Center when an unknown male stopped and began petting the dog. At one point he picked the dog up and unhooked the leash from its collar. When the woman asked for her dog back he pushed her and ran off with the puppy. If you spot Daphne, or have any information, please call Pittsburgh Police Zone 4 station at (412) 422-6520 or dial 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"August 16, 2021",Shooting,Zone,"Just before 1 a.m., Zone 3 officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for shots fired in the 100 block of Secane Avenue. When responding units arrived, they observed a group of people leaving a party in an apartment that was being used as an AirBnB. There were no victims at the scene, but one vehicle on the street sustained damage from the gunfire. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence. About an hour later, a 16-year-old male arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the right arm. He told police he was leaving Secane Avenue when he was shot. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 3, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"The Medical Examiner this morning announced that George Daniel was found dead in a residence in Mt. Oliver. Daniel is the male who drove himself to Police Headquarters on Dec. 17 and was questioned in connection to the shooting of Ladea Terrell on the 200 block of Eastgate Drive. Terrell died on Jan. 1. Police continue to investigate the shooting, but no arrests or charges have resulted. Mt. Oliver Police will investigate Daniel's death. The ME Office will determine the cause and manner of death.",Chris Togneri
"June 10, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a ShotSpotter notification of multiple gunshots in the 400 block of Larimer Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire with victims were also received. Police and EMS found a female victim with a gunshot wound to her leg near the scene of the shooting, and a male victim with a gunshot wound to the face on the 100 block of Mayflower Street. EMS transported both victims to a local hospital in serious condition. No arrests have been made. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 1, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to a report of a male having a seizure on the 100 block of Buente Street around 12:50 a.m. Upon arrival, medics discovered the male had been stabbed. Medics transported the male to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m. One person was detained for questioning. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"September 22, 2019",Medical Situation,South Side,"Pittsburgh Police are responding to a medical situation in the South Side. Police can confirm multiple hospitalizations and deaths. All of the victims are wearing orange paper bands on their wrists. Anyone who attended or has knowledge of a party or event in which guests were given orange wrist bands, please call Police at (412) 323-7141. More details will be released when available. UPDATE (8:43 a.m.) — Director Wendell Hissrich confirms three dead and four in hospital with conditions ranging from serious to critical. Five victims found in apartment, one in elevator outside apartment and one on street at 26th/Carson. Police have identified two venues that were using orange wrist bands last night. Investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"July 13, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired on the 2100 block of White Hill Street around 8:10 p.m. Arriving Zone 2 officers located a crime scene, but no victim. Shortly thereafter, a male adult self-transported to a local hospital with two gunshot wounds, to his arm and hip. He was admitted in stable condition. Police are investigating. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call Violent Crime Unit detectives at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"June 11, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"UPDATE: 06/12/21 at 3:32 p.m. Joseph Freund has been located and he is safe. Thank you to the media and the public for your concern and assistance. Original post: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing juvenile. Joseph Freund, 14-years-old, was last seen this morning in the South Side Flats wearing shorts and Black Timberland boots. Freund is 5 feet and 9 inches tall, weighs about 250 pounds with Green eyes and fade haircut. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"October 19, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded just before 1:30 a.m. for reports of a gunshot wound victim who had arrived at a local hospital by private means. Once at the hospital, officers learned a male victim in his 30's had received a gunshot wound to the leg. He had arrived in stable condition. He told police he and his girlfriend were inside a residence on the 4500 block of Friendship Avenue when a male came to the door. Once inside, the victim says there was an altercation and the male suspect shot him in the leg. The relationship between the suspect and the victim is not known. The victim's girlfriend says they quickly left the house and she drove him to the hospital. Out of an abundance of caution, SWAT unit members were called to ensure that the suspect was not still inside the residence. Once the residence was deemed safe, members of the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. GVI detectives will continue the investigation.",Cara Cruz
"April 29, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 3,"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.",Maurice Matthew
"September 7, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Amanda Avenue in Knoxville just before 7:40 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a 16-year-old male who had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. He was conscious and talking. EMS transported the male in stable condition to a local hospital. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"April 29, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a single vehicle over a hillside on the 2800 block of Patterson Street around 1 p.m. When first responders arrived, they observed a vehicle in the wooded hillside between Patterson and Josephine streets. Medics from Rescue 1, Rescue 2 and Firefighters extricated the female victim and carried her to a waiting ambulance. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with minor injuries. There were no other occupants in the vehicle, and police are investigating the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"October 13, 2021",Animal welfare,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police Animal Law officers, Pittsburgh Animal Care and Control, and Humane Animal Rescue removed multiple animals from a residence in the 300 block of Linnview Avenue in Carrick at around 2:30 p.m. Officers removed 26 small breed dogs and 13 cats from the residence. Two of the dogs will require emergency care. The dogs were taken to Humane Animal Rescue on the North Side. The cats were transported to their shelter in the East end. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 9, 2020",Non-Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a male shot on the 100 block of Rhine Place around 7:20 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers and EMS were alerted to a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. The 14-year-old victim was conscious and alert. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The victim states he was shot while in a stairwell. There were no other injuries or suspect descriptions. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"April 5, 2021",Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Mifflin Road and Hillburn Street around 8:30 a.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered a motorcycle and rider over a hillside. Medics pronounced the male deceased on scene. He was the only occupant on the motorcycle. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived and processed the scene.",Maurice Matthew
"November 7, 2019",Multiple offences,"Zones 2, 3, 6","Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from multiple police zones contributed to the identification and arrest of a violent warrant suspect. Devin Montgomery, 23, of Pittsburgh was arrested by Zone 3 officers on the 300 block of Birmingham Avenue in Carrick just before 5:15 a.m. Montgomery was wanted in a string of attacks against family members and intimate partners, as well as multiple other offences over a 24-hour period, in both Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver borough. He faces numerous charges including: Harassment Two Counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person Burglary Robbery Theft by Unlawful Taking Simple Assault Criminal Mischief Loitering and Prowling at Nighttime Criminal Attempt- Criminal Trespassing Resisting Arrest Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Trial, or Punishment Criminal Mischief Prohibited Acts, Possession With Intent to Deliver This arrest clears three arrest warrants for Montgomery; two in Pittsburgh and one in Mt. Oliver borough. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police takes all incidences of domestic violence extremely seriously and would like to remind the public to report any such crimes.",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2021",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to N. Lang Avenue and Upland Street for a single vehicle collision just after 8:15 p.m. When first responders arrived on scene they observed a vehicle that had caught fire after it sheared a telephone pole and then struck the front of a house. Firefighters from Engine 15 responded to extinguish the fire. Medics transported two female victims to the hospital in stable condition with minor injuries. One suffered a leg injury, the other had a cut to the head. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"June 30, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 2,"The DAAT task force investigating criminal activity that occurred during recent protests in the city is looking to identify the person in these photos. They are suspected of joining in the destruction of a marked police vehicle during the May 30 demonstrations. Anyone with information is asked to contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"April 14, 2021",Arrest,Zone 3,"Police have made an arrest in the case of the racist and offensive graffiti that was discovered at Quarry Field on the South Side on April 5. Matthew Dougherty, 27, of Pittsburgh was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief, Graffiti. Thank you to the City of Pittsburgh Public Works for helping to clean up the site. Original incident details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1186",Cara Cruz
"August 10, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2500 block of Bedford Avenue just after 2:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene they met with a male victim who had received a laceration to his left shoulder. He told police he was followed down the street and then confronted by two males who tried, but failed, to rob him. The victim told police he ran from the suspects, but was stabbed from behind when one of them caught up with him. He says the males fled when he threatened to call police. The victim was later transported by EMS in stable condition to a local hospital for treatment. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"May 31, 2020",Rioting,Shaler/Uptown,"UPDATE (5 p.m. June 1): Bartels turned himself in and is being questioned by Police detectives. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, with assistance from Shaler Police, North Hills SRT and FBI Pittsburgh, served a search warrant at a Shaler residence Sunday afternoon. Police secured the warrant as part of an investigation into a male suspect who incited Saturday’s violence by breaking the windows out of a marked Pittsburgh Police vehicle Uptown, against the wishes of peaceful protesters who tried to stop him. The suspect, Brian Jordan Bartels, 20, was not in the home, but investigators seized evidence linking him to the crime. Bartels faces charges of institutional vandalism, rioting, and reckless endangerment of another person. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"May 21, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 responded to a ShotSpotter report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Cumberland St. just before 10:45 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found that two vehicles and one house had been struck by bullets. No one was injured. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. Police continue to investigate.,Cara Cruz
"March 16, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 3200 block of East Carson Street around 12:30 a.m. Zone 3 officers found a male with a gunshot wound to the back. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in stable condition. A short time later, a second gunshot victim, also a male, walked into a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to the back and leg. He was admitted in stable condition. Per the initial investigation, two men began arguing inside a gas station. The argument moved outside and shots were fired. No arrests at this time, but police continue to investigate. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"February 2, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 911 call for a street fight near the intersection of East Carson and South 7th streets around 7 p.m. Zone 3 Police officers stopped the fight and arrested one male, Taylor Clark, 32, for stabbing another male in the arm. Charges are pending. Medics transported the 18-year-old male victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"June 16, 2019",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 as well as EMS responded to reports of a man stabbed in the 200 block of Reifert Way at approximately 12:40 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim applying a towel to his head and complaining of feeling faint. Officers quickly determined he had not, in fact, been stabbed. The victim told police two males approached him on the street with a gun, threatened him and began pistol-whipping him on the head before robbing him of a sum of money. Both male suspects then left the scene. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for observation. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"August 29, 2021",Assault,Zone 3,"Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 and EMS responded to E. Carson St. and S.18th St. for reports of an assault with injuries at around 6:45 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they located a family of four people who told police they had just left a restaurant a block away when one woman was tackled by a female actor who also grabbed her by the hair. Her husband tried to intervene and received a severe contusion to his eye from a male actor. Their son jumped in to help, but was not injured. Police had arrived on the scene by this time and took the two suspects into custody. The couple was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The attack appeared to be unprovoked. There were no weapons seen and nothing was stolen. Details on charges are forthcoming. The investigation will continue.",Cara Cruz
"December 9, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 1000 block of Penn Avenue around 3:30 a.m. for a reported male shot. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. Witnesses stated they heard two males arguing before the shooting. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 18, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"UPDATE (Jan. 19th 12:00 a.m.): Hailey Anderson has been safely located Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking for the public's help to locate a missing endangered juvenile female. Hailey Anderson, 15, was last seen at the New Outlook Academy around 8:30 p.m. She was wearing Navy Blue sweatshirt and sweatpants. She 5’1’’ tall, around 140 pounds with Red hair and Blue eyes. If you have any information about Hailey Anderson’s whereabouts, please contact police at (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Maurice Matthew
"June 26, 2020",Arrest,Zone 5,"Investigators with the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT), with assistance from Westmoreland County Sheriffs and the Vandergrift Police Department, have arrested Benjamin Reynolds, 28, of Vandergrift, PA. Reynolds faces six charges stemming from his involvement in the June 1, 2020 protests in East Liberty. The charges include: Aggravated Assault, Riot, Propulsion of Missiles, Failure to Disperse, Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of Highways or Other Public Passages.",Cara Cruz
"July 3, 2021",Homicide,Zone 5,"Just before 3:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter notification for multiple shots fired in the 2400 block of Bracey Drive. Responding officers located an adult male victim with gunshot wounds and began CPR. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to investigate. There are no arrests or suspects at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 12, 2020",Narcotics Arrest,Zone 5,"of Pittsburgh, as well as a search warrant for his residence in the 6300 block of Jackson Street in Highland Park. On the morning of Thursday, June 11 Pittsburgh Police and agents from the DEA served the search warrant and seized the following items: $285,000 in US Currency 9mm Beretta model 92F pistol 12 gauge Remington 870 shotgun Approximately 16 grams of raw heroin Approximately 280 stamp bags of heroin Approximately 40 grams of suspected fentanyl Approximately 6 lbs of marijuana Approximately 3 lbs of THC wax 2007 Lexus sedan Money counter machine, drug packaging implements including vacuum-sealer machine, and industrial sized can-sealer machine. Mr. Kim was present at the scene and was taken into custody on his outstanding warrant. He faces charges related to the items recovered during the search.",Cara Cruz
"November 10, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 1,"A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer was injured when an impaired, wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle. The Zone 1 officer was driving down Jacksonia Street, which is one-way, around 6:40 p.m. An SUV going the wrong way up Jacksonia crashed head-on into the police vehicle. The officer suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the SUV, Nicholas Najeski, was not injured. However, he was arrested on DUI and related charges. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.",Chris Togneri
"May 28, 2020",Medical Emergency,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a woman suffering a medical emergency in the area of Frick Lane and Parkview Boulevard around 4:05 p.m. When Medics arrived they were told the woman was at the bottom of the hill on a trail. EMS made their way to the victim location. The victim’s location was not accessible by ambulance. Pittsburgh Park Rangers assisted with getting the victim out with their off-road vehicle. She was loaded waiting ambulance. Medic 7 transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition.",Maurice Matthew
"August 16, 2019",Hit and Run,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone One were called to investigate a hit and run incident between a vehicle and a cyclist that occurred at the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Ridge Avenue on June 19, 2019 just after 11 p.m. When officers arrived on scene EMS was treating a male victim who was experiencing some head pain and had sustained an abrasion to his left lower leg. He was not transported to the hospital. He told officers he was riding his bike on Allegheny Avenue towards Western Avenue when a truck hit him from behind, throwing him to the pavement where he hit his head. He was wearing a helmet at the time, which officers noted had a crack in it. The driver did not stay at the scene. Two witnesses were able to obtain the truck’s license plate number, which they provided to police. On Friday, August 16 police arrested Brian M. Martin, 35, of Pittsburgh. He is charged with: Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injury, Reckless Driving, and DUI – General Impairment. Martin is a sworn officer with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. This incident occurred while he was off-duty. He has been placed on unpaid administrative leave.",Cara Cruz
"April 9, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2700 block of Stafford Street around 1:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased. There were no other injuries on scene. GVI and the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 24, 2021",Missing Man,Beechview,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing male. Thomas Hughes, 25, of Beechview was last seen Jan. 23 around 11 p.m. He is 6'1"", 260 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black tee shirt, dark blue jeans, black boots and a black Carhart jacket. He could be driving a silver 2012 Volkswagen Routan. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"May 20, 2019",HAZMAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Police and EMS responded to a fire alarm activation at 12:40 p.m. in the 3400 block of Forbes Avenue on the University of Pittsburgh campus. When first responders arrived on scene, employees had evacuated an office building complaining of an irritant from an unknown substance. Some reported to EMS that, while inside, they were having trouble breathing. Once outside, EMS tended to six people who said their symptoms immediately subsided when they got into the fresh air. No one was transported to the hospital. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire conducted air quality tests which were inconclusive. As a precaution, the building was ventilated before anyone was allowed back inside. University of Pittsburgh Police are investigating. Any additional inquiries should be directed to University of Pittsburgh Media Relations.",Cara Cruz
"October 31, 2020",Crash,West End,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a three-vehicle crash with entrapment on West Carson Street near the West End Circle around 9:20 a.m. First Responders found a male in his early 30s trapped inside the vehicle. Medics extricated him and transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The drivers of a van and a dumpster truck also involved were not injured. HAZMAT responded to the scene for a fuel leak from the truck. Per the initial investigation: The driver of the gold sedan carjacked the vehicle in Crafton and was driving inbound on West Carson when he struck the truck head on. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating. West Carson was closed in both directions for cleanup and for CIU to process the scene. CORRECTION: The carjacking was in Ingram, not Crafton.",Chris Togneri
"December 16, 2021",Missing person,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives seek the public's help to find a missing male. Aaron Bradley, 44, was last seen in the 1100 block of Brownsville Road at the Shop N Save just before 6 p.m on December 16. Bradley is described as 5'11"", 160 pounds with red hair and a beard and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket and gray sweatpants. He is considered vulnerable and at risk. If you have any information please call detectives at (412) 323-7141 or 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"June 12, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a male shot on the 500 block of Chautauqua Street around 9:35 p.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they observed a male in the street with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police applied a tourniquet until medics arrived. The adult male was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 21, 2020",Rescue,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of EMS (Rescue 2/Medic 3), Fire (27 Engine) and Police (Zone 3) responded to a call for an elderly male who had fallen about 20 feet down a hillside while walking in the 600 block of Olympia Road at around 5:45 p.m. When first responders arrived on scene they observed the male, in his 80's, clinging to a tree in a steep, wooded area. He was alert and conscious. Medics from EMS Rescue 2 devised a rope and pulley system to hoist him up the hill in a stokes basket to a waiting stretcher. The male was evaluated on scene by Medic 3 and had no serious injuries. He was ambulatory and refused transport to the hospital, but was cleared by a physician before he returned home with family.",Cara Cruz
"May 7, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to 9-1-1 calls for reports of shots fired in 700 block of Anaheim Street around 5:45 p.m. Officers found shell casings in the area, but no victims were located. Just before 6:15 p.m. police were notified that an 11-year-old male victim was taken to the hospital by family members. He arrived in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Police believe he was hit by a stray bullet from gunfire between individuals who were not known to him. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 28, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a vehicle hitting an occupied electric lift on the 2100 block of Brighton Road around 4:25 p.m. First Responders found that a vehicle had struck the lift, which was being used by a subcontractor working on a wall outside Breadworks. The worker suffered a leg injury and was transported to Allegheny General Hospital in stable condition. Two people in the vehicle, a woman and a child, were uninjured. Brighton Road was closed for about an hour while Police processed the scene. No arrests or charges at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"December 26, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Around 4:30 p.m. on December 26, officers responded to calls reporting several shots fired in the area of Viola Street. Upon arrival, officers found that a juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was located on Tretow Street. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Witnesses say the shots came from a vehicle which was later recovered on Watson Blvd. and found to be stolen. There are no arrests at this time. The Violent Crime Unit is investigating and that investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"May 1, 2020",Welfare Check,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers conducted a welfare check on a reportedly suicidal male on the 300 block of South Graham Street around 5:35 p.m. While speaking to the male inside the residence, Zone 5 officers discovered what appeared to be a bomb-making operation. Officers detained the male and exited the residence. The Explosives Ordinance Disposal team was dispatched to the scene. Pittsburgh Fire and EMS also responded. Three bomb technicians entered the residence and determined that no bombs were being made. The resident is a self-described “junk collector.” The resident was taken in for a mental health evaluation.",Chris Togneri
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"February 18, 2020",SWAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a 9-1-1 call to the 5200 block of Gertrude Street around 10:30 p.m. Zone 4 officers met with a female victim who stated a male inside a home on the 210 block of Winston Street assaulted her with a handgun. The victim was unsure if the male or any other individuals were still inside of the house. Officers gave verbal commands for anyone inside to exit. When there was no reply, SWAT was called in as a precaution. SWAT and a K-9 unit conducted a search and found the house to be empty. The victim was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"October 11, 2021",Arson,Uptown/South Side,"On October 11, 2021, the Pittsburgh Fire Investigation Unit responded to several fires set in dumpsters spanning from the Uptown neighborhood into the South Side. The fires were set in dumpsters along Fifth Avenue and East Carson Street. Some of the fires were caught on surveillance video. Jennifer Robare, 30, from Natrona Heights has been arrested and will face arson charges. She is also a suspect after several windows were broken in businesses and vehicles. The investigation is ongoing.",</p> <strong
"July 5, 2019",Bank Robbery,Zone 2,"Jaymar Edward Henderson, 58, of the Middle Hill District, was arrested on a warrant at 2:46 p.m. on July 5 by Allegheny County Sheriff's Deputies. Henderson was wanted by Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for two bank robberies that occurred on July 2, 2019: one at 10:38 a.m. at PNC bank at 225 Fifth Avenue, and one at Citizens Bank at 6112 Penn Ave. at 2:24 p.m. Henderson is charged with two counts of Robbery and two counts of Receiving Stolen Property.",Cara Cruz
"April 7, 2021",Fire,,Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to reports of a structure fire in the 3000 block of Vensel Way around 2:30 a.m. The front of the 3-level structure was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. All of the residents from each of the three apartments were able to safely evacuate the building and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. A firefighter suffered an ankle injury and was transported by medics to the hospital. Zone 1 police officers were also on scene. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.,Cara Cruz
"September 26, 2021",Shooting,N/A,"Original incident details: At 4:10 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to Allegheny General Hospital for reports that a juvenile male with a gunshot wound had arrived at the emergency entrance in a private vehicle. The toddler was then transferred to Children's Hospital in critical condition. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating to determine the exact location where the incident occurred. This investigation is active and ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 21, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"UPDATE 2 (9:27 p.m.): Shealey is in custody. He will be booked into the Allegheny County Jail. UPDATE (1:45 p.m.) -- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives are searching for Renato Shealey, 40, of Mt. Oliver in connection to this morning's shooting in the Hill District. Shealey faces charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and firearms violations. Shealey has been acting erratically and is to be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. Anyone with information on the shooting or Shealey’s whereabouts is asked to call Violent Crime Unit detectives at (412) 323-7161. ORIGINAL POST: Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call for a male shot on the 400 block of Heldman Street around 2:30 a.m. Responding Zone 2 officers discovered evidence of a shooting, along with a male victim on the first floor of the building. The victim was conscious and alert with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. A suspect was reported to have fled towards an unknown direction. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 1, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 2200 block of Wilner Drive around 9:40 p.m. for a reported male shot. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they were directed to a male with a gunshot wound to the upper arm. The victim was conscious and alert while officers rendered aid to his wounds. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and GVI detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 15, 2019",3 Alarm Fire,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 9-1-1 call for a 2-alarm structure fire at 306 Meridan Street in Duquesne Heights at 5:43 a.m. When firefighters arrived on scene there were heavy flames in the rear of the building. The fire quickly escalated to three alarms. The home was unoccupied, but because it was under renovation it posed some challenges for firefighters. On one side of the structure the second floor was missing, causing one firefighter to fall through to the ground. He was slightly injured, but refused EMS transport to the hospital. ""It was a very difficult fire due to the fact that the house was being renovated,"" said Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich. In addition to the missing floor, there were additional challenges. ""There were numerous ceilings within the building so as soon as they thought they had the fire extinguished, it would reignite above where the firefighters were,"" added Hissrich. Due to the home being set far back from the street, firefighters had to stretch a large amount of hose to extinguish the fire. Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kokkila said the firefighters did great work keeping the fire from spreading to the adjacent home. The occupants were evacuated from that home for their safety and no one was hurt. ""It was very, very close, probably within a foot of the building that caught fire, that was probably our biggest challenge, "" said Kokkila. Detectives from the Fire Investigations Unit, as well as the Bureau's fire accelerant K-9, Dodger, were on scene to investigate the cause. Police and EMS were on hand for support. In addition to this fire, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 1-alarm structure fire just before 12:15 a.m at 301 Pensdale Street. No one was hurt. Both fires are under investigation.",Cara Cruz
"August 20, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the 200 block of Dinwiddie Street around 3:25 p.m. for a reported shooting. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound to the arm. Officers rendered aid and applied a tourniquet to the victim. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. There were no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing",Maurice Matthew
"December 23, 2020",Arrests,Multiple locations,"The Western Pa. Fugitive Taskforce made four arrests in recent days, taking into custody males all involved in gun violence. On Dec. 21, the taskforce developed information that Ramon White Jr, 19, was at a house in McKees Rocks. White was wanted for attempted homicide, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and gun charges in connection to a shooting in Mt. Washington in October. Also on Dec. 21, Pittsburgh Police detectives developed information that Renato Shealey, 30, was staying at a hotel in the South Side. Shealey was wanted for a shooting in the Hill District earlier in the day. He was also wanted on an outstanding Allegheny County Police arrest warrant for Indecent Assault. When plainclothes detectives went to the hotel, Shealey approached them in the lobby, asked for money and assaulted them, apparently unaware that they were police. Officers took him into custody and then recovered a gun from his room. On Dec. 22, the taskforce arrested two males at a residence on Kelly Street in Wilkinsburg: Bryan Noel, 19, was wanted by Allegheny County Police for a shooting that occurred Oct. 1 in Mt. Oliver. Maurice White, 19, was wanted by Pittsburgh Police for a fatal shooting in Northview Heights on Aug. 23. They were taken into custody without incident. Taskforce members also recovered guns at the residence. Pittsburgh Police thank all of the law enforcement agencies involved in the taskforce, to include the U.S. Marshals, Allegheny County Sheriffs Department, Westmoreland County Sheriffs Department, Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Probation and Parole. Ramon White Renato Shealey Bryan Noel Maurice White",Chris Togneri
"November 5, 2020",Missing person,All zones,"UPDATE (Nov. 17, 7:50 a.m.): Burton has been located and safely returned home. Thanks to all for you concern and shares. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile female. Raniya Burton is 11 years old and was last seen at 1820 Centre Avenue at noon on November 5. She is described as 4'8"", 90 pounds with short brown hair and brown eyes. There is no description of the clothing she was wearing, but she is known to frequent Allegheny Commons and Rhine Court. If seen, please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"June 4, 2019",SWAT,North Side,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 1 Officers responded to a report of a suicidal male, possibly armed, barricaded in a home on the 400 block of North Avenue around 7 p.m. SWAT responded, and members of the Bureau’s Tactical Negotiations Team made contact with the male. The male exited the home peacefully and was taken into custody without incident or injury around 8:20 p.m. He was taken to Western Psych for a full evaluation.",Chris Togneri
"August 21, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit seeks the public's assistance in locating a missing 28-year-old male. William Pryle was last seen August 21st wearing a gray and blue tank top, gray and black shorts, and brown sandals around Allegheny and Beech avenues in Allegheny-West. Pryle is described as 6 feet tall around 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"November 22, 2021",Fatal gunshot wound,Zone 5,"Just before 8:15 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 and EMS responded to the 500 block of N. Negley Avenue for reports of a child who had sustained a gunshot wound. Responding units located a 4-year-old boy inside a home with a gunshot wound to the face. He was immediately transported to Children’s Hospital by paramedics, but was pronounced deceased a short time later. Violent Crime and Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived to investigate and process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"March 20, 2020",4-Alarm fire,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and EMS responded to a report of a duplex fire on the 600 block of Bigelow Street around 3:20 a.m. Firefighters observed flames on the upper level of the structure. It started as a 2-alarm fire upon the responding crew’s arrival. It was later escalated to a 4-alarm fire. One female was able to escape on her own from an adjacent unit. She was transported to Mercy hospital by medics for smoke inhalation. A male of the burning unit exited the home on his own and transported by medics in serious condition. A third female victim was located on the second floor. Firefighters extricated the victim where medics pronounced her deceased. Two firefighters were checked by medics for dizziness. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire after an hour and a half. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Pittsburgh Police detectives and Pittsburgh Fire investigators, is investigating the cause of the fire.",Maurice Matthew
"February 9, 2021",Fire,Fire Zone 4-6,Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to 9-1-1 calls for a 3-alarm residential structure fire with possible entrapment in the 400 block of Knox Avenue around 1:45 p.m. Responding units arrived on scene five minutes later. A staircase collapsed as firefighters were trying to reach a male reportedly trapped upstairs. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones confirmed on scene that a male was found deceased on the second floor of the home. At least one woman escaped uninjured. EMS transported two firefighters to the hospital after they suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police secured the scene and helped residents from a neighboring home evacuate safely. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.,Cara Cruz
"June 30, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 and Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS medics responded to a report of an overturned vehicle near the intersection of Penn Avenue and Beatty Street around 10:15 a.m. First responders found two people inside the overturned vehicle with minor to moderate injuries. One person was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation: The driver of a second vehicle pulled out of a parking spot and struck the victim’s vehicle, causing it to overturn. The driver of the second vehicle fled on foot. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"May 27, 2021",Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a vehicle collision at on the 800 block of Mifflin Road shortly before 3 a.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered the vehicle struck a pole and tree. Medics and firefighters extricated the female driver trapped inside. She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other injuries and the Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene.",Maurice Matthew
"June 7, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing man. Clinton ""CJ"" Connors, 40, was last seen May 17th in the South Side. He was last seen wearing rust colored pants, white t-shirt and brown cardigan. Connors is 5 feet and 11 inches tall, weighs about 170 pounds with blue eyes and has balding brown hair. He has a tattoo of a snake on his hand/wrist area and a tattoo of a geisha on his ankle. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call police at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"July 11, 2020",Death Investigation,Duquesne University,"Before issuing the release, Pittsburgh Police investigators held several meetings and communications with members of Brown’s family, including Dannielle Brown, to review evidence and explain the investigation’s findings. All evidence, including video, was presented. Marquis Brown’s death was a tragedy. Pittsburgh Police continue to keep the Brown family in their prayers.",Chris Togneri
"October 2, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street just before 11 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a vehicle with a female driver inside that had hit a light pole after travelling inbound from the Birmingham Bridge. She was transported by EMS to Mercy Hospital in critical condition. There were no passengers inside the vehicle. The Bureau's Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.,Cara Cruz
"October 12, 2020",Fatal Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a multivehicle collision on the 2100 block of S 18th street around 7:20 a.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered a minivan and cement truck involved in a head on collision. The minivan struck an empty third vehicle parked along the street. Police shutdown S 18th Street in both directions. The driver of the truck was able to exit on his own. Medics transported him in stable condition. The male driver of the minivan was extricated by EMS and transported in critical condition. The single passenger in the minivan was pronounced deceased by medics. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene and will determine a cause.",Maurice Matthew
"September 19, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance to help locate a missing female. Lisa Meyer, 64, is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, and around 97 pounds. She was last seen in the area of Highland Park around 12p.m. wearing a black vest and gray sweatpants with blonde shoulder length hair. Meyer was walking a small brown Chihuahua/Dachshund mix dog with a tag on the collar that reads “Stretch”. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412)-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"November 29, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired around 10:15 p.m. on the 2000 block of Webster Avenue. Zone 2 officers located two shooting victims outside a residence. Medics transported an adult female in critical condition with gunshot wounds to her lower body and torso. A male was transported in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his lower body. No arrests at this time. Crime Scene Unit and Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"September 12, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a ShotSpotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the area of Frankstown Avenue and Brushton Avenue just before 1:45 a.m. Officers located a male victim with gunshot wounds to the leg. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. A male suspect was detained not far from the scene. A K-9 unit retrieved a discarded firearm. Detectives from Violent Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"January 17, 2020",Shot Fired,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to the corner of Palm Beach and Saranac avenues around 1 a.m. for a report of a domestic argument. Responding Zone 6 officers found a female who said a male fired one shot at her. The male fled before officers arrived. Police searched the area but did not find the actor. There were no injuries. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"July 13, 2019",Fatal Crash,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a report of a motorcycle crash at Butler Street and McCandless Avenue around 2:15 a.m. The first police officer on scene found a male driver with a faint pulse and began chest compressions. Fire and EMS arrived and took over treatment. Unfortunately, the driver was pronounced dead by medics while en route to UPMC Presbyterian. No other vehicles were involved and there were no other injuries. The Police Bureau’s Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.",Chris Togneri
"March 15, 2021",Search warrant,Zone 5,"On Friday, March 12, Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 detectives executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of Woodbine Street. SWAT performed a protective sweep of the residence where the subject of the investigation, Gary Wilkinson, was located inside. Detectives recovered more than 100 grams of cocaine and bulk U.S. currency inside Wilkinson's bedroom closet. Wilkinson was charged federally by the FBI.",Cara Cruz
"March 3, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 1,Just before 2:30 a.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 were called to a residence in the 2900 block of N. Charles Street for a reported stabbing. When they arrived on scene they found a female victim with a minor stab wound to the shoulder and a small cut to her face. She told police she had been in an altercation with another female who had left the scene. The victim refused treatment by medics. Her injuries were not life-threatening and there are no arrests at this time. Police are investigatiing.,Cara Cruz
"October 17, 2021",Vehicle vs. Pedestrian,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 and EMS responded to the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Casino Drive for reports of a pedestrian struck and dragged by a vehicle at 10:40 p.m. Responding units located a male victim pinned under the rear of the vehicle. EMS Rescue crews used airbags to lift the car, but the male was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle stayed to be interviewed by police. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 7, 2020",Missing Juvenile,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile male. Taesean Gibson, 12, is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 140 pounds with black hair, brown eyes. Taesean was last seen on September 7th around 6 p.m. in Homewood wearing a black shirt and black pants. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"May 27, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for five-rounds fired on the 700 block of E Warrington Avenue around 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they discovered a male gunshot victim. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in serious condition. Witnesses reported seeing two males in dark clothing flee towards Mt. Washington. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 14, 2020",Graffiti Arrest,Zone 1,"Detectives with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Graffiti Task Force have made an arrest in connection with an October 29, 2019 graffiti incident that occurred near Federal Street and South Commons on a portion of railroad track wall on Norfolk Southern property. Garrison Alston, 29, of Sharpsburg was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief, Conspiracy, and Possessing Instruments of Crime. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled.",Cara Cruz
"September 16, 2021",Arrest,Zone 6,"On September 15, Pittsburgh Police arrested Naythaniel Landry-Webb, 18, of Penn Hills in the 1100 block of Banksville Road. Landry-Webb was wanted on a warrant for a recent shooting in the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue where three victims were wounded. A fourth victim was grazed and didn't require medical treatment. He is charged with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Conspiracy, Carrying a Firearm without a License, Persons not to Possess a Firearm and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Additionally, Landry-Webb was arrested on new charges yesterday for Carrying a Firearm without a License, Persons not to Possess a Firearm and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1438",Cara Cruz
"November 24, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to 9-1-1 calls of a vehicle crash Downtown on Seventh Street near Ft. Duquesne Boulevard around 3:45 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 2 and Port Authority Police found a crash that was also a shooting scene. Per the initial investigation, a male in a vehicle had an altercation with a male on a bicycle. The male in the vehicle drove up onto the curb and struck a PAT bus shelter. The driver got out and shot at the cyclist, hitting him in the leg. The cyclist was transported by medics to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver was taken into custody and is being questioned at Police Headquarters. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. Ft Duquesne Boulevard was closed while Police investigated.",Chris Togneri
"October 16, 2020",DOA,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a call for an unresponsive male inside Wood Street Commons in the 300 block of 3rd Street just before 2:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male deceased inside an apartment. The cause and manner of death will come from the Medical Examiner's Officer. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"September 8, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 calls for the 6400 block of Station Street around 8:30 p.m. When first responders arrived, they were notified that a shooting had taken place after a dispute. Officers found evidence of the shooting with one vehicle and a home struck by rounds. Residents in the area told officers that possibly two victims were taken to local hospitals by private vehicles. A 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. He was listed in serious condition. There were no other victims at the scene. The investigation is on going.",Maurice Matthew
"October 30, 2021",Fatal Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to the intersection of Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Library Road around 12:20 a.m. for a 2-vehicle collision. When first responders arrived, they located the damaged vehicles with multiple victims. In the first vehicle were a driver and three passengers. Three of the victims were transported to local hospitals in conditions ranging from critical to stable. The driver was pronounced deceased by medics at the scene. The drive of the second vehicle was transported in stable condition. He was the only occupant. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene.",Maurice Matthew
"February 22, 2020",Vehicle Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a multi-vehicle crash in the outbound lanes of the Liberty Tunnels around 1:55 p.m. Per the initial investigation: A vehicle tried to make a lane change inside the tunnels, clipped one vehicle, swerved into another lane and struck a second vehicle, causing it to roll. Three people in the vehicle that rolled were transported to UPMC Mercy with minor injuries. A dog in the vehicle was not injured. The occupants of the vehicle that was clipped were not injured. The driver of the car that initiated the crash was not injured, but a passenger suffered a broken nose. The tunnel was closed while crews attended to the injured and processed the scene, but it has since reopened. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"February 1, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of gunfire, followed by 911 calls of a stabbing, on the 2600 block of Perrysville Avenue around 1 a.m. Officers from Zone 1 arrived on scene and found a male victim who had been shot, not stabbed, multiple times near a nightclub. The victim stated that an unknown male actor fired on him, then left in a vehicle. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"March 11, 2021",Hit and Run,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 800 block of Excelsior Street just before 6:30 p.m. When they arrived on a scene a male victim was limping, but refused medical attention. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot. The vehicle was towed from an open lot area between houses. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 14, 2019",Fatal Crash,Bigelow Blvd.,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash on the 3200 block of Bigelow Boulevard around 9:55 p.m. First responders found multiple injuries and one fatality in a motorycle versus vehicle crash. The male driver of a motorcycle died at the scene from his injuries. His female passenger was transported to a local hospital with injuries. One person in the vehicle was also injured and transported. Patient conditions and hospitals are not available at this time, as the crash is still being processed. This post will be updated when more information is available. The Police Crash Investigation Unit will investigate.",Chris Togneri
"August 4, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"UPDATE: 08/10/21 at 10:57 a.m. Ronnell Miller has been returned home safely. Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance. ________________________________________________________________ Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing and endangered juvenile male. Ronnell Miller, 11, is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen today in the Brighton Heights area around 4:00 p.m. wearing Red, White and Blue shorts. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"April 26, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing and vulnerable male Raymond Henry, 75, is 5 feet 11 inches tall, and around 165 pounds. He has Brown eyes, Gray hair. Raymond was last seen earlier today walking his dark colored Pit Bull in the East Liberty area. He may be headed to Lawrenceville near Butler and Penn or Polish Hill. If you know of his whereabouts please call (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Maurice Matthew
"June 24, 2020",Diaper Giveaway,Lower Hill,"PITTSBURGH, PA (June 24, 2020)—The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will assist with a free diaper distribution tomorrow, June 25, in the Lower Hill. Global Links and the Western PA Diaper Bank (WPDB), with support from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Police, will host the drive-up diaper distribution in the parking lots across from PPG Paints Arena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vehicles will enter the distribution area from Centre Avenue and continue down on Logan Street. Families and caregivers will receive a case containing diapers and wipes. Inside of the boxes will be information on neighborhood resource centers that can provide further assistance with free diapers, plus safe sleep information from Cribs for Kids. The distribution will serve the first 1,000 cars. This event is aimed to support all who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.",Maurice Matthews II
"October 26, 2019",Stabbing,Hazelwood,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a fight on the 4400 block of Browns Hill road around 11:50 p.m. Zone 4 officers found a 20-year-old male with multiple stab wounds outside a gas station. Officers performed first aid and applied a tourniquet on the victim. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. Per the initial investigation: The male victim and a female entered the gas station and became involved in a verbal altercation with a male suspect that became physical. The suspect chased the victim out of the gas station, stabbed him and fled on foot. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating. Police are still investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"June 11, 2019",Home Invasion/Kidnapping,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a report of a home invasion/abduction on the 200 block of Lombard Street on June 10, 2019 around 5:45 a.m. Per the initial investigation: Three men were inside a residence when unknown assailants entered the home. They tied two of the men up and kidnapped the third man. Police processed the scene for evidence while a widespread search for the kidnapping victim was conducted in various neighborhoods. The victim was not located. On June 11 around 6:15 a.m., Zone 2 officers responded to a report of a man yelling for help in a wooded area near Bedford Avenue and Morgan Street. Officers found the kidnapping victim with his wrists bound and a gunshot wound to his lower body. Medics arrived and transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests have been made at this time. Police are investigating. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Police at (412) 323-7800",Chris Togneri
"November 1, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"The investigation into last night’s multiple-victim shooting continues. While police cannot discuss specifics of ongoing investigations, Public Safety must clarify a couple points. First: Based on the investigation, Violent Crime Unit detectives are confident that all shooters have been accounted for from last night’s violence. The shooter(s) were among those who were injured and/or killed. Reporters have asked if a suspect in a triple homicide is on the loose, and the answer is no. Second: In response to media inquiries, last night’s shooting was not associated in any way with the upcoming elections, a Halloween party or gathering, or recent protests. When additional information is available, Public Safety will provide it on the blotter and social media.",Chris Togneri
"January 4, 2021",IED,Zone 2,"Original incident details: Last evening, Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 officers, the Fire Investigation Unit, and the Bomb Squad responded to two separate incidents involving explosives. The first incident that occurred in the 3600 block of Penn Avenue just after 9 p.m. involved an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). A parked vehicle sustained damage to its undercarriage as a result of the blast. Photographs of the suspect vehicle have been released to the media and public. In the second incident, in the 200 block of Dinwiddie Street, the Bomb Squad responded to reports of an explosion just after 10:30 p.m. This incident is now believed to have been caused by an aerial firework. There were no reports of injuries or damage. Investigators do not believe these two incidents are related. Pittsburgh Police are working closely with their federal partners within the FBI and the ATF. The investigation is still in its early stages and there are no suspects or arrests at this time. Police continue to review all available camera footage and follow up on tips from the public. If you have any information regarding either of these incidents, please call (412) 323-7800 or 9-1-1. Original incident details: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1052",Cara Cruz
"August 14, 2021",Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle at Mifflin Road and Mooney Road just before 10 a.m. Responding units located the motorcycle rider and his bike over a ravine and into a creek. First responders from Police, Fire, and EMS worked together to rescue the patient. He was transported by medics to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and stayed on scene. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.",Cara Cruz
"December 17, 2019",Welfare Check,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers conducted a welfare check on a baby at a residence on the 1900 block of Termon Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 1 spoke to a woman who said she heard knocking on her door for several minutes, and that when she checked the door she found that someone had left a baby bundled up in clothes in a baby carrier on her porch. Per the investigation: The baby has been identified, the baby is believed to be related to the woman who called police, and the incident is believed to be part of a domestic dispute involving the baby's parents, one or both of whom are juveniles. Medics transported the baby to Children’s Hospital in good health. The investigation continues. Police are conferring with CYS to determine custody of the baby and possible charges.",Chris Togneri
"June 26, 2019",Homicide/Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1, as well as detectives from Major Crimes, responded to 911 calls of shots fired in the 1300 block of Truax Way at 3:43 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male deceased in the street. Police are investigating this shooting as a homicide. At 3:45 a.m. police responded to reports of a male shot in the 1600 block of Lowrie Street. When officers arrived on scene they found a male with gunshot wounds to the face and arm. He was conscious and alert. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Police are investigating both shootings. It is too soon to determine whether the two incidents are related.",Cara Cruz
"February 12, 2021",Annual crime stats,Citywide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its Annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets for 2020, both citywide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover January 1 to December 31, 2020 are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. Citywide in 2020, Part 1 offenses, which include violent crimes and property crimes, fell by 20% from the previous year. Part 1 Crimes also declined by nearly 32% last year when compared with the five-year average. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes, as well as detailed statistics broken down for each police zone.",Cara Cruz
"March 29, 2020",Graffiti,Zone 1,Just before 6 p.m. PIttsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to reports that the Allegheny County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at 400 North Shore Drive had been vandalized. The reporting person showed officers to the exact location where an anti-police message was spray-painted in yellow on the part of the memorial that is facing the Allegheny River. Police will be reviewing any available surveillance footage that might have captured the date and time this occurred. There are no suspects at this time.,Cara Cruz
"November 13, 2021",Car into Building,Hill District,"Just before 10:30, police were tracking a stolen vehicle when the driver veered into the back side a home in the 300 block of Elmore Street. No one was injured and the driver was arrested at the scene. Fire and PLI also responded to the crash to inspect the damage. The investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"August 19, 2020",Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of a vehicle striking a bicyclist at the intersection of Ashlyn Street and Zephyr Avenue around 7:35 p.m. When first responders arrived, they attended to a juvenile female who was struck while riding her bike. The victim was conscious and alert when speaking to medics. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"September 1, 2020",Robbery,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery near the intersection of Lincoln and Lemington avenues around 1 a.m. A male adult said multiple individuals, including at least one with a firearm, robbed him at gunpoint. When Zone 5 officers approached the home where the alleged robbery occurred, a male tried to leave the residence. When officers tried to stop him, the male ran into another nearby residence. SWAT responded and searched the home. They detained one adult male, who was questioned and released. No one else was detained. No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"November 11, 2021",Homicide Arrest,Fineview,"Just before 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a ShotSpotter notification, followed by a 9-1-1 call, for a vehicle into a house in 800 block of Bernd Street in Beltzhoover. Respondng units discovered the lone occupant of the vehicle, a male driver, had suffered a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit (VCU) are investigating.",Amanda Mueller
"February 11, 2020",Industrial Accident,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and Pittsburgh EMS responded to a call of a worker who was injured when a utility pole fell on the bucket truck he was working in on Liberty Avenue at S. Matilda Street at around 4:30 p.m. EMS transported the male to the hospital in stable condition for what they described as very minor injuries to his ribcage, but say he was quite fortunate. He is a contractor who was working on the wooden utility pole when it snapped and collapsed on the bucket he was in, causing the bucket itself to snap in half. He was protected by the harness he was wearing. A coworker in a second bucket truck came to his rescue. Pittsburgh Police closed Liberty Avenue from S. Matilda to Friendship Avenue, as there were live wires on the ground immediately following the accident. Duquesne Light was on scene assessing the damage and cleanup.",Cara Cruz
"March 27, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,Original Post: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a 911 call for a gunshot heard in the 400 block of Linnview Ave. in Carrick just after 12:30 a.m. A female was located deceased on a sidewalk from a gunshot wound to the head. Detectives from the Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 7, 2019",Tree on Vehicle,Zone,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5, as well as Fire and EMS, responded to the 1400 block of Washington Blvd. just before 5:00 p.m. for a tree that had fallen on a single vehicle. An officer from Zone 5 was driving when he witnessed a tree topple down from the hillside onto the passenger and driver side of the vehicle. When police approached the vehicle, two females, the driver and the passenger, were heavily entrapped inside. Members from Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire cut the tree off the vehicle while EMS used rescue gear to cut the victims out of the vehicle. Both female victims were transported to the hospital in serious condition. A male and a female passenger in the backseat were able to exit the vehicle unharmed. The tree was blocking three lanes of traffic, two inbound and one outbound. The roadway was cleared just before 6:00 p.m.",Cara Cruz
"April 5, 2021",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 4,"UPDATE: 04/21/20 The victim in this incident passed in the hospital on Sunday, April 18. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 and EMS responded to 911 calls for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Mifflin Road between McElhinny Avenue and Naugle Street around 9 p.m. Responding officers located a female victim who had been walking her dog when she was hit. Medics transported her to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene. The woman's dog was also injured and taken by a family member to be treated at an emergency veterinary clinic. The Collision Investigation Unit is on scene processing evidence and speaking with witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 30, 2019",Disorderly Male,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a call for a disorderly male who was possibly suffering from some type of psychiatric issue and/or drug/alcohol intoxication on the 2800 block of Webster Avenue before 8:00 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they were confronted by a male who was not wearing shoes or socks. He became extremely violent with police and kicked a recruit officer in the face while resisting arrest. The officer was transported to Mercy Hospital in stable condition. He suffered a laceration to his cheek and underwent treatment. The male suspect was also transported to the hospital where he is undergoing evaluation. Once he is medically cleared he faces several possible charges. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"September 30, 2021",Shooting,East Liberty,"Just before 6 p.m. on September 30th, Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Harvard Street and Sheridan Square in East Liberty. Upon arrival, responders found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Police are looking for at least 2 actors. The investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"December 8, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just after 2:45 a.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a call for an apparent hit and run at Gearing Avenue and Chalfont Street. When officers and medics arrived on scene they located a male victim lying in the street with injuries to his face. He was conscious and alert, but did not offer information about what had happened to him. During transport to the hospital, medics discovered the male had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim arrived in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 5, 2020",Electrical Shock,South side Slopes,"Pittsburgh EMS responded to a report of a fire investigator with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire who received an electrical shock on the 30 block of Mount Oliver Street around 11:40 a.m. When medics arrived on scene, they were alerted to the investigator who was shocked when he stepped on the downed power line. The investigator was conscious and alert. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.",Maurice Matthew
"September 18, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1800 block of Bentley Drive around 6 p.m. Officers from Zone 2 found a female with a gunshot wound to her leg. Medics transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. Police detained a woman for questioning in the shooting. The investigation continues.,Chris Togneri
"July 23, 2020",Homicide Warrant,All Zones,,Cara Cruz
"June 15, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2, Fire and EMS responded to reports of a vehicle that had crashed into a residence in the 1700 block of Bentley Drive at approximately 7:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found the vehicle to be empty. Witnesses told police the female driver fled from the vehicle and hopped into a red vehicle driven by someone else, possibly a ride-sharing service. The woman’s approximate age is not known, but witnesses told police she was wearing a type of head-covering. There were no reported injuries to anyone inside the house or on the street. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"March 2, 2021",SWAT,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to the 3600 block of Perrysville Avenue around 12:15 a.m. for a reported male in crisis. Responding Zone 1 officers were alerted of a lone male inside of the residence. The male started to barricade himself inside the home. SWAT responded due to threats made by the male. Negotiators with constant communication encouraged him to surrender without incident around an hour and a half later. Medics checked out the male on scene and he was taken to receive the assistance he needs.,Maurice Matthew
"March 13, 2020",Missing Person,Highland Park,,Chris Togneri
"November 24, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just before 5:10 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded for two Shotspotter alerts in the 70 block of Rochelle Street. Arriving units located an 18-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim in stable condition to the hospital. Violent Crime and Crime Scene Unit detectives were on scene. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 7, 2020",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a man in crisis on the 8000 block of Brycelyn Street around 2:45 a.m. Responding officers were alerted by a family member that a male was inside, and may have a firearm. SWAT responded to assist with the situation. Multiple verbal commands were made to communicate with the male. Negotiators made contact with the male who stated a female was inside, and was free to come out at any time. The male agreed to surrender and exit with the female without incident. He was transported to a medical facility for further assistance. There were no reported injuries.",Maurice Matthew
"October 19, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance to help locate a missing female. Shaqualla Williams, 20, is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, around 135 pounds, with black cornrows, and eye glasses She was last seen in the Perry Hill Top neighborhood around 8 a.m. wearing black pullover, blue jeans and pink sneakers. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412)-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"January 15, 2021",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to 911 calls for gunfire on the 300 block of Stratmore Street around 9:55 p.m. Zone 6 officers located an adult male with a gunshot wound to his torso outside of a residence and began to render aid. Medics took over and transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, he died from his wounds at the hospital. Shortly after the shooting, police responded to a 2-vehicle crash on Middletown Road at Berry Street. A male passenger in the first vehicle also had a gunshot wound to his torso. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The female driver of the first vehicle was taken in for questioning. Witnesses reported two males fled from the vehicle on foot. The driver of the second vehicle was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit and Major Crimes responded to both scenes. The Crash Investigation Unit responded to the Middletown scene. No arrests at this time. Anyone with information on the shooting or crash is asked to call Major Crimes at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"August 26, 2021",Collision,Zone 3,"UPDATE: 08/27/21 at 1:57 p.m. Police arrested Teaira Green, 25, of Wilkinsburg. Green is charged with Reckless Driving, Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injury While Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substances. Original incident details: Police officers working on the South Side responded to E. Carson St. at S.18th St. for a Pittsburgh Police motorcycle unit that was clipped by a passing vehicle just before 11:15 p.m. EMS responded to evaluate the male officer who reported experiencing some back pain. He was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The female driver of the vehicle was detained at the scene and taken to undergo sobriety testing. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"December 4, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert of shots fired in the area of the 2400 block of Maple Avenue around 8:50 p.m. This was followed by 911 calls of shots heard in the area. When officers arrived on the scene they observed shell casings, and a vehicle that was struck. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 1, 2020",SWAT,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 400 block of S. Fairmount Street for a male in crisis just after 6 p.m. When they arrived on scene the male had barricaded himself inside his apartment and threatened to hurt himself. SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. Negotiators communicated with the male at different intervals before police managed to gain safe access to his apartment. The man surrendered without incident and was treated by medics before being transported for additional assistance.,Cara Cruz
"June 13, 2020",Unusual,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh bureaus of EMS, Police and Fire responded to the 30 block of Carver Street after reports that a brick retaining wall had fallen on a child just before 6:50 p.m. When medics arrived they found a male child underneath a three-foot cinder block wall on the front porch area of a residence. The child was in serious condition before going into traumatic arrest. EMS Medic 1 and Medic 11 transported the child to Children's Hospital where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. Police are investigating. UPDATE: A previous version of this post stated this happened on Carver Way. It happened on Carver Street.",</p> <p> </p> <strong
"November 7, 2019",Robbery,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a robbery report at a business on the 4400 block of Howley Street around 8:30 p.m. Per the initial investigation, a male suspect entered the store, made a motion that he had a gun and grabbed cash from a register. No gun was seen. The suspect fled on foot. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 19, 2019",Robbery,Zone 1,,Cara Cruz
"April 15, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1300 block of Sorrell Street around 8:10 p.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they discovered two juvenile males with gunshot wounds. The first victim was discovered unresponsive. Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. The second victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and VCU detectives arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 9, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a person shot on the 7000 block of Bennett Street around 6:25 p.m. When Zone 5 officers and medics arrived, they were alerted to a male with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other injuries. Police detained one person from the scene. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"December 5, 2021",Structure Fire,Hazelwood,"Just before 1:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm fire at a 3-story house on the 200 block of Hazelwood Avenue in Hazelwood One person was transported to a local hospital after firefighters pulled them from the building. Crews brought the fire under control just after 1:30 a.m. Duquesne Light crews were also on scene. No one else was injured.",Amanda Mueller
"March 7, 2020",DOA,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"February 25, 2021",Missing Teen,Carrick,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing teen. Niya Peterson, 16, of Carrick was last seen Thursday, Feb. 18 around 3:30 p.m. She is 5 feet 1 inch tall with black and yellow long braids, and was last wearing a black coat and black Ugg boots. She might be on the North Side. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"December 3, 2019",Homicide,Zone 1,"An arrest warrant was issued today for the suspect in a 2015 homicide. Randy Johnson, 25, of the North Side faces charges of criminal homicide, robbery and criminal conspiracy in the November, 2015 murder of Deron McCray, who was 23. Johnson is currently housed at the Allegheny County Jail on unrelated charges. The homicide occurred in the 1400 block of Chicago Street on Nov. 16, 2015 The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police would like to thank the staff at the Allegheny County Jail and the Allegheny County Police for their assistance in this investigation.",Chris Togneri
"August 31, 2021",Shooting,Zones 5 &amp; 2,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the 6200 block of Penn Avenue around 2 p.m. for a reported gunshot victim. When first responders arrived, they located a female with a gunshot wound to the thigh. The victim reported to officers, that a known male shot her in the Hill District. Medic 11 transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. SWAT and negotiators were called out to the 900 block of Bryn Mawr Road around 2:40 p.m where the suspect was barricade inside a home. The suspect surrendered to police, and he was taken into custody without incident. VCU detectives processed both scenes and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 20, 2021",UCR Statistics,All Zones,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its October 2021 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets for the city’s six police zones, as well as the year-to-date figures from Jan 1 through end of October. During the month of October 2021 there were 2,016 crime incidents (a 3.2% increase over September’s 1,954 incidents) though a 10% decrease compared to the October average over the previous 5 years. Part 1 Violent crimes increased in October over September by 1.6% (125 compared to 123 incidents respectively) while Part 1 Property crimes increased by nearly 23% in October over September. Both of these figures are more than 10% below the 5-year average for Octobers, however. From January through the end of October 2021, there has been a 6.3% increase of total crime incidents compared to the same time period 2020, though a 13.8% decrease from the year-to-date 5 year average. Part 1 Violent crimes increased slightly more than 5% from last year, but remain more than 18% below the 5-year average for the same time period.",Maurice Matthew
"January 8, 2021",SWAT,Zone 3,"Just before 1:45 a.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to the 400 block of Alice Street for a domestic incident where shots were fired. A female and a male resident were safely outside of the home when police arrived. There were no injuries. SWAT and EMS tactical units were called in as the male suspect was believed to be barricaded inside, possibly with a handgun. Police also recovered a weapon from his vehicle. SWAT operators conducted verbal hails while negotiators tried to establish contact with the male over the phone, but were unsuccessful. A K9 unit entered the residence after gas deployment failed to draw the suspect out of the home. After a sweep of the residence, the suspect was not located inside. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 25, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 8000 block of Frankstown Avenue around 7:55 p.m. When responding to the Shottspotter alert, officers were notified of a male with gunshot wounds nearby. Medics and Police discovered the victim at the 900 block of Blackadore Street with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Medics transported the victim in critical condition. Zone 5 officers found evidence that a shooting occurred at the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Wheeler Street. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. There were no other injuries or suspect descriptions. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 10, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 2,"In its ongoing work, the Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce (DAAT) continues to gather evidence and investigate any criminal acts committed during the primarily peaceful protests last week. DAAT is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the male in these images. He is suspected of throwing a cinder block through the front passenger window of a Tactical Operations Support truck parked at Washington Place and Fifth Ave. on May 30, 2020 just before 5:15 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the taskforce. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"November 20, 2019",Carjacking,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers are investigating a reported carjacking on the 1500 block of Westmoreland Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Per the initial investigation: A male victim was sitting in his vehicle with another male when a male suspect approached the car and asked for a cigarette. The males in the car denied the request and the suspect pulled out a gun and ordered the driver and passenger out. The suspect got in the car and drove away. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"July 5, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to reports of a stabbing in the 2500 block of Park Hill Drive at 12:20 a.m. When they arrived they found a male victim outside a residence with stab wounds to his shoulder. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. A female was arrested at the scene. Police continue to investigate. Update: Police arrested Rhonda Powell, 57, of Pittsburgh in this incident. She has been charged with one count of aggravated assault.",Cara Cruz
"March 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Just after 11 p.m., Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 officers responded to the 2200 block of Webster Avenue for reports of a person shot. Officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the back. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. VCU and Crime Unit detectives processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"February 17, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit (formerly Missing Persons and Family Crisis ) have been working closely with the family of a missing woman, Stacy Childs, who was last seen a year ago, in February, 2019. Childs is 55 years old and described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her family is asking for the public's assistance in finding Childs, who they describe as a ""free spirit"" who has been known to visit the areas of Homewood, Wilkinsburg, and Rankin. They are concerned for her health and safety. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please do not hesitate to contact Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"November 1, 2021",Violent Domestic,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a 9-1-1 call around 1 a.m. on October 31 for the 3100 block of Bergman Street. When Zone 6 officers arrived, they located an adult female and child that were sprayed with lighter fluid by a known male. Medics evaluated the juvenile and woman on scene. One victim complained of eye irritation, and there was no fire. The suspect was located a short time later and taken to the Allegheny County Jail.",Maurice Matthew
"August 30, 2020",Body in River,Monongahela River,"A kayaker on the Monongahela River called 9-1-1 around noon to report what appeared to be a body in the water near the Homestead High Level bridge. River Rescue, Pittsburgh EMS and Pittsburgh Police responded to the scene. River Rescue located the body of a deceased male and pulled him onto the boat. River Rescue transported the male to its North Shore boathouse for transfer to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The male’s identity and cause/manner of death will be determined by the ACME. Police are investigating. Pittsburgh River Rescue is made up of EMS certified rescue divers and Pittsburgh Police boat operators and code enforcers.",Chris Togneri
"September 30, 2020",Shots fired,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 1100 block of Bidwell Street just before 6:20 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they spoke with two EMT's from the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS whose medic unit was parked around the corner on Sheffield Street. They told police they were inside an apartment building on a call when they heard gunshots outside. Their medic unit was struck with two rounds. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"December 16, 2020",Missing Person,All zones,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help in locating a missing 78-year-old man. Vincent Cardellini is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 150 pounds with brown eyes and black hair pulled back into a ponytail. He is missing his front teeth. He was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. leaving the VA hospital in Oakland wearing a khaki winter jacket with a hood, dark jeans, and a black hat. Vincent commutes by Port Authority bus and typically takes the 83 and 61C. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141 or Pittsburgh Police Heaquarters (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"September 22, 2021",Homicide,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 100 block of Climax Street for multiple rounds fired just before 5:15 p.m. At that same time, Violent Crime Unit detectives working in the area spotted a vehicle believed to be headed to the hospital with a possible victim. Detectives escorted the vehicle to the emergency bay. Inside the vehicle was a male victim who had suffered a critical gunshot wound. He was later pronounced deceased in the hospital. Zone 3 officers located a crime scene with shell casings in the 100 block of Climax Street. Crime Scene Unit detectives processed evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 2, 2020",Vehicle Crash,Zone 2,,Chris Togneri
"September 11, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of a shot fired in the 20 block of Bedford Square at 6:40 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they learned that a male victim had sustained a gunshot wound to his lower leg. He told police his family member was removing a broom from a closet when a gun fell to the floor and went off. The gun is legally registered to the family member. The male was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"July 23, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 2,Police seek the public’s assistance to identify the male featured in these photographs. He’s suspected of damaging a marked police vehicle with some type of object during the May 30 protest downtown. Anyone with information about this individual is asked to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.,Cara Cruz
"October 16, 2019",Pedestrian Collision,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Penn Avenue and Linden Street just after 8:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a female in her late 50’s who had been crossing the street outside of the crosswalk when she was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound toward Fifth Avenue. She was treated at the scene by medics and transported to Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"December 31, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 7500 block of Hamilton Avenue around 4 a.m. for a report of shots fired. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they located a female with a gunshot to the head. SWAT responded, conducted a search of the home, and located two additional victims. Medics pronounced all three deceased at the scene. Two victims are female, and the third is male. Their ages are not known at this time. The Mobile Crime Unit and Homicide detectives will process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 30, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2200 block of Fort Hill Street around 1 p.m. Responding Zone 3 officer initially found no evidence on Fort Hill Street. While on scene they were alerted to a male gunshot wound victim on the 2100 block of Brent Street. Officers came upon a male with multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle. The female driver stated they were shot at on Fort Hill Street. The male victim was given aid by officers until medics arrived. EMS transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The female and a child passenger were not injured. There were no suspect descriptions. Upon further investigation officers were able to recover evidence on Fort Hill Street. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"May 13, 2021",Crime Stats,City Wide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its March 2021 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets city-wide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021, are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. It found that the City experienced an overall 51.3% increase in incidences of crime in March compared with the previous month, a 39.0% increase compared with March 2020, and an increase of 8.6% when compared to the five-year average. Part 1 crimes for March 2021 are up 4.2% from March last year; however, numbers are down 16.9% compared to the five-year average. In addition, the Crime Analysis Unit broke down incidences of crime reported City-wide and across all six police zones during the first quarter of the year. Citywide, overall crimes were down 1.8% during the quarter, year-over-year and down 13.1% compared with the five-year average. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes.",Maurice Matthew
"June 9, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of two hospital walk-in gunshot victims shortly after midnight on June 10. Just before midnight, on June 9, Zone 1 officers responded to reports of shots fired on the 200 block of Watson Blvd. Detectives processed the scene for evidence and spoke to the gunshot victims. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 10, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to 911 calls for a person shot in the 5700 block of Rippey Street just after 11 a.m. Responding officers were directed inside a residence where they located a female victim with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Violent Crime and Crime Scene unit detectives arrived to process evidence. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner transported the deceased female to the ME's Office. Police are investigating this incident as a homicide. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"April 1, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a Shotspotter alert followed by 911 calls for the 300 block of Meyran Avenue around 12:35 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. There were no other injuries. One vehicle was struck by rounds during the incident. No description of a suspect is available at this time. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene and are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"November 22, 2020",Fire,Police Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 1-alarm residential structure fire that grew to 2 alarms in the 200 block of Venture Street just before 2 p.m. The structure was deemed to be unoccupied and abandoned. Firefighters declared the fire under control in under 30 minutes. No other structures were exposed to the flames. No firefighters were injured. Both EMS and Police were also on scene. The Fire Investigation Unit will investigate the cause of the fire.,Cara Cruz
"May 25, 2019",SWAT Callout,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a call for a well-being check on a male military veteran in the 5400 block of Broad Street just after 10:00 p.m. on May 25. The male’s family told police he had not been eating or sleeping and were concerned he was suicidal. Officers also received information from the VA Hospital that the male had violent tendencies.,
"May 17, 2020",Hit and Run,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a juvenile female struck by a vehicle on the 6400 block of Franktown Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Zone 5 officers found the victim, a 14-year-old girl, suffering lower back pain. Medics transported the girl to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation: A white, four-door SUV struck the girl and fled the scene. Police are searching for the vehicle. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"August 3, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired on the 7400 block of Monticello Street on August 2nd around 10:35 p.m. Upon investigating the area, a Zone 5 officer located a male with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. The victim was pronounced at the scene. There are no suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit and Homicide detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 8, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers are investigating a double stabbing Downtown. A Zone 2 officer working out of the Downtown substation was on regular patrol when he stopped to conduct a welfare check on a woman who appeared to be sleeping or passed out at a bus stop on the 300 block of 6th Avenue around 11:40 a.m. As the officer spoke to the woman, a man approached and assaulted her with a weapon. The male then assaulted another woman who was walking past the bus stop. The officer confronted the male, disarmed him and placed him into custody. The officer then rendered aid to the victims, who appeared to have been slashed with a knife. Medics arrived and transported the victims to local hospitals. The woman on the bus stop died as a result of her wounds. The second woman was listed in stable condition. The male suspect is in police custody. Charges are likely. At this time there is no evidence to suggest that this attack was racially or religiously motivated. The woman at the bus stop was not wearing religious garb, but the second victim may have been wearing a hijab. Police are investigating and will explore all possible motives. The PIO Office will update this post when an arrest is made.",Chris Togneri
"April 18, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alert for the 1900 block of Bedford Avenue and 1900 block of Webster Avenue around 5 p.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they were directed to a male gunshot victim. A responding officer applied a tourniquet to the victim’s leg until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 18, 2020",Riot,Zone 2,"Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) investigators seek the public’s assistance to identify the male in these photos. He is believed to have thrown rocks at police in the area of Wood Street and Sixth Avenue during the May 30 demonstrations downtown. Anyone with information is asked to contact the taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"July 18, 2016",Missing persons,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance to help locate a missing and vulnerable woman and a juvenile male. Toni Baker, 41, and her son, 12-year-old Najeh Taylor, were reported missing from the 3900 block of Wind Gap Avenue in the West End. Baker is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, approximately 150 pounds, with brown eyes. Taylor is described as 4 feet 5 inches tall, 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The two were travelling in a white Buick Enclave SUV, PA plate LPH4746 toward the Wilkinsburg area. If you have any information on their whereabouts, call (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"October 31, 2019",Arson,Downtown/Uptown,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives applied for two warrants for the arrest of Nicole Jo Dawson, 36, on arson charges. Dawson is accused of attempting to set fire to Pizza Milano on Fifth Avenue and Cafe Milano on 6th Street on Oct. 29. In both cases, the restaurants were occupied and video footage shows Dawson’s arson attempts. Dawson is charged with two counts of Arson Endangering Persons, one count of Arson Endangering Property and one count Aggravated Arson at Cafe Milano. In the Pizza Milano incident, she is charged with one count of Arson Possession of Explosive or Incendiary Materials or Device and one count of Criminal Attempt Arson. No arrests at this time. The investigation continues. UPDATE (6:35 p.m.): Dawson turned herself in and was booked at the Allegheny County Jail. (Nicole Jo Dawson)",Chris Togneri
"July 20, 2019",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2, as well as Fire and EMS, were dispatched to the 1100 block of Liberty Avenue downtown for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle just after 11:30 p.m. on July 20. Upon scene they discovered an adult female on the street, unresponsive. She was also observed to have a laceration above her eyelid, as well as multiple bruises. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire arrived on scene and placed a neck brace on the victim as EMS arrived to transport her to Mercy Hospital in critical condition, which was later upgraded to stable. On scene there were several witnesses who said they observed a gray minivan travelling in an outbound lane of Liberty Avenue when it struck the victim who wasn't in a crosswalk. The driver did not stop to assist the victim. A taxi driver with his passenger say they witnessed the suspect vehicle flee the scene and followed it until it turned onto the 16th Street Bridge from Liberty Avenue, before they abandoned their pursuit. They provided police with possible license plate number sequences, with negative results. The Bureau’s Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene and turned the investigation back over to zone officers. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 13, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a shooting on the 200 block of Jasper Street around 8:30 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they located a 20-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid until medics arrived. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police detained one person at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 3, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 call for the 200 block of Rothman Street around 6:10 p.m. Responding Zone 3 officers were notified of a male gunshot victim nearby. The victim was located on the 2400 block of Spring Street, conscious and alert. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the stomach. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 17, 2020",Pedestrian Stuck By Vehicle,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a female pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 3400 block of Terrace Street around 3:30 p.m. When First Responders arrived they found a nurse performing CPR on the victim, an elderly woman. Medics transported the woman to UPMC Presbyterian in critical condition. The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after arrival. Per the initial investigation: The victim was struck in the roadway by a UPMC shuttle bus turning left onto Terrace Street from Buffalo Street. The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with police. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"May 15, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to 911 calls of a vehicle crash in the 6600 block of Butler Street around 1:30 a.m. First responders found a female driver who was outside of her crashed vehicle. She was uninjured; EMS was dismissed. There were no other passengers. Police observed that some parked cars had been hit. The cause and manner of the crash are under investigation.",Cara Cruz
"March 5, 2020",G7 Meeting,Pittsburgh,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Public Safety prepares for all events in the city, to include presidential and dignitary visits. As with other events, Public Safety and our partner law enforcement agencies are prepared for Pittsburgh to host the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. For security reasons, we cannot go into specifics about our preparations. But Pittsburgh has hosted high-profile events in the past, and we look forward to the opportunity to host similar events in the future. As the date of the summit nears, Public Safety will provide additional information to the public. In the meantime, media inquiries regarding this summit should be directed to the State Department.",Chris Togneri
"February 4, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police Missing Persons detectives seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing female. Michelle Schoenhardt, 32, is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, 110 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes. Schoenhardt is from the Lawrenceville area. She was last in contact on Monday 2/3/20 at around 9 a.m. at her place of work downtown. If you have any information please contact Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Maurice Matthew
"July 13, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of shots fired at Nova Place on the North Side around 9:15 p.m. Zone 1 officers found a male gunshot victim collapsed in an outside stairwell. Officers rendered aid until Medics arrived and took over his care. The male was transported to a local hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Violent Crimes Unit detectives arrived to take over the investigation; Crime Scene Unit detectives processed the scene. The victim was attending a music concert inside Nova Place when a fight broke out. Police are investigating. Because the shooting occurred during a concert, there were many possible witnesses. And when members of the community assist investigators with information, Police solve crimes. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800. Note: This concert was not part of the Deutschtown Music Festival.",Chris Togneri
"May 24, 2021",Traffic stop/Officer injured,Zone 5,"Just before 3 a.m., Zone 5 officers initiated a traffic stop at Frankstown Avenue and Fifth Avenue for a vehicle matching the description of one leaving the scene of an earlier Shotspotter alert in the 7300 block of Race Street. Shortly after officers approached the vehicle, the driver pulled away, striking one officer in the left leg. Police briefly followed the vehicle. The injured officer was evaluated by paramedics, but did not require transport to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 17, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police units from Zone Five responded to a ShotSpotter alert of shots fired at the intersection of Penn Avenue and N. Fairmount Street in Garfield at 1:35 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male victim who had received two gunshot wounds to the neck and shoulder. He was conscious and alert. The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"April 19, 2020",Fatal Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a reported vehicle over a hillside between Oakwood and Haverhill streets around 12:15 a.m. First responders came upon an unconscious female driver in a vehicle. EMS rescue extricated the female and placed her in the waiting ambulance. Medics attempted life-saving procedures on the victim. She was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. The Collision Investigation Unit will determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"September 30, 2019",Fire,Zone 2,,Cara Cruz
"June 23, 2021",Homicide investigation,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police Homicide detectives are asking for the public's assistance to identify a suspect in the homicide of Darnell Wofford. In the early morning hours of May 16, Wofford was shot and killed in the 600 block of N. Dallas Avenue, outside the Black Pearl Bar. Police are seeking information about the male in the photos below. All tips will remain confidential. Please call detectives at (412) 323-7161 or dial 9-1-1 to provide any information.",Cara Cruz
"July 9, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Detectives with the Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance to help find a missing 27-year-old male. Nicholas “Niko” McPherson is described as 6 feet tall and approximately 150 pounds with brown hair and eyes and a full beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, red shorts and no shoes on Wednesday, July 8 around noon in Hazelwood. He’s known to frequent the Waterfront and South Side areas. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"October 17, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 1600 block of Termon Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the leg in the 1500 block of Davis Avenue. Officers applied a tourniquet to the victim until medics arrived. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Police are searching for a possible suspect. The Crime Scene Unit was called in to process evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"September 22, 2020",Search,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a child abducted from Banksville Park into surrounding woods shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday night. A girl who was at the park with her family said she saw a man near the wood line take a 6- or 7-year-old girl with brown hair, a white shirt and pink dress into the woods. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to help search for the girl, including units from every Pittsburgh Police zone, Allegheny County Police, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and Pennsylvania State Police. Bloodhounds from the Sheriff’s Office and Pittsburgh Police searched the woods, the State Police helicopter assisted from above, and other local agencies volunteered their services. Fortunately, after several hours of searching it was determined that the witness misinterpreted what she thought she witnessed. Investigators reached this conclusion when some of the witness details began to change, and because there were no reports of a missing child. After a thorough search of the area involving several dozen officers, the search terminated after midnight. Pittsburgh Public Safety and Police are grateful for this best possible outcome, and for the assistance of our partner law enforcement agencies.",Chris Togneri
"July 26, 2019",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to the 500 block of W. Prospect Avenue around 12:50 a.m. for a Shotspotter notification of gunfire, followed by a 911 call of a female shot in the leg. Zone 6 units arrived at the scene and learned that an 18-year old female victim with a gunshot to her leg had been taken by private transport to a local hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"January 26, 2020",Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to reports of a head-on collision on Mifflin Road at Lebanon Road just before 8:00 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found two vehicles, one with a male driver who was transported by EMS to Mercy Hospital in serious but stable condtion with a possible head injury. The female driver of the other vehicle was also transported to Mercy in stable condition, suffering from shoulder pain. Both patients were conscious and talking. There were no passengers in either vehicle. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Engine 20 arrived to extinguish an engine fire in one of the vehicles. The Collision Investigation Unit will be investigating.",Cara Cruz
"May 11, 2019",Apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,Zone 4,: Inquiries regarding a connection between this incident and one in Butler County should be directed to Pennsylvania State Police. Pittsburgh Public Safety cannot speak for other jurisdictions.,Chris Togneri
"April 17, 2020",Residential Fire,Troy Hill,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at the intersection of Gardner and Hatteras streets around 12:21 a.m. Responding crews found significant flames throughout the first floor of a two-story home. Upon learning of an elderly male possibly in the home, the fire went to a second alarm. Firefighters located the male on the first floor and removed him from the house. The male was pronounced dead around 12:37 a.m. The fire was under control around 12:45 a.m. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Police detectives and Fire investigators, will determine the cause of the fire.",Chris Togneri
"August 25, 2019",Domestic Violence,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of domestic violence inside a residence on the 100 block of 41st Street around 9 p.m. Zone 2 officers found a female victim who got out of the home safely on her own. Police instructed a male inside the home to come out but he refused and closed the door. For the safety of all involved, SWAT was called to the scene. Around 10:15 p.m., the male walked out of the house on his own and was taken into custody without incident. The male faces domestic violence charges including strangulation and assault. The investigation will continue.",Chris Togneri
"May 14, 2021",Robbery,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported robbery on the 700 block of Brookline Boulevard around 9:30 a.m. When Zone 6 officers arrived, they were given a description, and learned the suspect handed the teller a note stating he had a weapon. The suspect did not display a weapon when inside, and fled towards Pioneer Avenue shortly after. Police located the suspect a few blocks away. He was positively identified, and arrested without incident. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 4, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were notified of a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds in the 2900 block of Arlington Avenue just before 1 p.m. Per the initial investigation, a male victim who had suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder left the scene and stopped at Mt. Oliver Police station. He then headed to a local hospital by private means. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 20, 2021",Fall,Zone 5,"Just before 3 p.m, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 attended a call for a child who had fallen from a second floor window in the 1400 block of Jancey Street. Medics transported the 5-year-old boy to the hospital in stable condition with a probable broken leg. He will be evaluated for any other injuries. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"October 3, 2019",Burglary,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to the 300 block of Melwood Avenue for a report of a burglary in progress at 10:45 p.m. on October 3. When they arrived on scene they spoke with a male resident of an apartment who stated he saw an unknown male attempting to get inside through a rear, main floor window. He yelled at the male who ran off on foot. There was no other description of the suspect. The Mobile Crimes Unit processed the scene. Then, at approximately 1:30 a.m., on October 4, two different Zone 4 officers responded to the 300 block of Melwood Avenue for a burglary in progress. A female tenant told police she came home and entered her apartment to find her bedroom door closed, which she said was unusual. She left the apartment and immediately called 911. When officers arrived and gained access to the bedroom they found an open window, which the tenant told them she always leaves locked and closed. She observed that some of her belongings had been disturbed, but nothing appeared to be stolen. There are no suspects or arrests at this time. Police are investigating both incidents.",Cara Cruz
"August 16, 2021",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of an employee robbed at gunpoint at a store in the 1900 block of Brownsville Road just before 3 a.m. The store clerk told police a male wearing a full ski mask and gloves came in and accosted a customer, before going behind the counter where he brandished a gun and demanded the safe be opened. The actor fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash and a bank bag. No one was injured. The scene was processed for evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 6, 2021",Missing Person,All zones,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing senior citizen. Elaine Coles, 85, was last seen on January 5 at 3:30 p.m. in Windgap. She was heading Ingram. There are no known medical concerns at this time. She could possibly be driving an older model Black Ford Escape. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please call (412) 323-7141 or 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"April 9, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to a 9-1-1 report of a male shot on the 2600 block of Stayton Street around 5 p.m. When responding officers arrived, they found the body of a male with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced him deceased. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"May 27, 2019",Fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive around 10:55 p.m. Zone 2 officers found a 15-year-old gunshot victim outside a residence. EMS transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. A second gunshot victim, a 34-year-old male, was taken to a local hospital by private means. He was declared dead at the hospital. Per the initial investigation, a small fight escalated and ended in gunfire. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 11, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating an endangered missing male. William Faulk, 26, is 6 feet 2 inches tall, 130 pounds with short curly hair, a thin mustache and small beard. He was last seen in Downtown Pittsburgh on November 11th around 10 a.m. Faulk is from the Knoxville neighborhood and is known to frequent Mt. Oliver. If seen please call SVU detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Maurice Matthew
"March 30, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2100 block of Wylie Avenue around 7:20 p.m. Responding officers met a male victim not far away on the 2200 block of Webster Avenue. The victim stated he was shot on Wylie Avenue. The male was conscious and alert. Pittsburgh EMS transported the male in stable condition to a local hospital with a single gunshot wound to the left arm. The victim did not give a suspect description. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 26, 2019",Robbery,Zone 2,,Cara Cruz
"April 24, 2021",Missing person,All zones,"UPDATE: 04/24/21 at 10:55 p.m. Queenie Kirkland has been safely located by Zone 4 police officers. Thank you to the media and the public for your concern and shares on social media. Original post: Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives seek the public's help to find a missing and vulnerable senior citizen. Queenie Kirkland is 88 years old and was last seen around 2:30 p.m. in the 7200 Block of Bennett Street in the Homewood neighborhood. She is 5'3"", 117 pounds with short grey hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a shiny black coat, grey jacket, white t-shirt, and black shoes. If you've seen Queenie Kirkland please call (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"July 31, 2019",Kidnapping,Zone 1,"Karastine Muyango, 18, of Braddock, PA has been charged with one count of Kidnapping For Ransom. She is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"May 19, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a report of two adults who walked into a local hospital, each with stab wounds, just before 1:30 a.m. The male victim arrived in serious condition while the female victim was in stable condition. Officers investigated a possible crime scene in the 700 block of Junilla Street. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"October 23, 2019",Robbery,South Side,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Violent Crime Unit and FBI Pittsburgh responded to an alarm at First National Bank on the 1100 block of E. Carson Street around 9:30 am. Once on scene, police learned a male suspect had approached a teller and demanded cash. The suspect then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a male, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches wearing a hooded sweatshirt with glasses. No injuries were reported If anyone has any information please call the Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit at 412-323-7161",Maurice Matthew
"July 20, 2021",Arrest,All zones,"The Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit is alerting the public to the recent arrest of Donald Sickler, 39, of Pittsburgh. Sickler is charged with multiple counts of sex-related offenses with two minors. He is currently awaiting trial on similar charges with two additional minors. Detectives are appealing to any other possible victims who might have been harmed by him. If you have any information or are a victim of a crime perpetrated by Sickler, please contact the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Special Victim's Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"June 23, 2020",Hit-and-Run,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a child struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Edgar Street and Biscayne Avenue around 12:35 p.m. When first responders arrived, they attended to the 3-year-old female. She was struck by a 4-door sedan traveling north on Biscayne Avenue. The driver of the vehicle did not stay on the scene. EMS transported her to Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Police are looking for a light green or gray 4-door sedan last seen headed towards Brownsville Road with possible front end damage. The Collision Investigation Unit processed the scene.",Maurice Matthew
"April 24, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to 9-1-1 calls for shots fired in the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue at about 7:40 p.m. When responding officers were arriving on scene they witnessed a gunshot victim being loaded into a private vehicle. Officers followed the vehicle to the hospital where the victim, a juvenile male, was later pronounced deceased. Multiple people were taken to police headquarters for questioning. Detectives with Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"July 31, 2019",Hit and Run,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a report of vehicle collision at the intersection of Murray Avenue and Northumberland Street just before 10:45 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a private ambulance (C&S Ambulance Service Inc.), with a patient in transport, that had been rear-ended by another vehicle. The other vehicle fled the scene. The patient did not suffer any injuries in the collision and was transferred to a Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS ambulance that had arrived on scene. The patient was then safely transported to a local hospital. The C&S Ambulance driver and her female passenger were unhurt. They told police they were stopped at a red light when the ambulance was hit from behind. When they got out to assess the damage, the male driver did a three-point turn and fled southbound on Murray Avenue toward Forbes Avenue. The vehicle is described as a black Toyota sedan with unknown Ohio plates. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"May 18, 2020",Arrest,Zone 2,"An arrest has been made in a December 14, 2019 incident that occurred inside the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in the 600 block of William Penn Place around 2 a.m. A male victim was critically injured during an altercation and was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. No arrests were made at the time of the incident, but Pittsburgh Police continued to investigate. On Monday, May 18, 2020 the Allegheny County Sheriff's Fugitive Task Force arrested Jared Skillman, 30, of Santa Fe, NM at Pittsburgh International Airport. Skillman was taken into custody without incident and transported to Allegheny County Jail. He faces a charge of Involuntary Manslaughter. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/425",Cara Cruz
"October 23, 2019",Arrest,Zone 4,Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=339,Cara Cruz
"July 20, 2021",Abandoned Vehicles Removed,Zone 1,"towed · 1 vehicle found to be gone from the area. · 2 registered letters will be sent for vehicles that met the criteria for towing as abandoned, but not more than 90 days expired, which can be towed immediately.",Maurice Matthew
"June 23, 2020",Multiple Charges,Zone 2,"Investigators with the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) have arrested George Allen, 31, of Pittsburgh in connection with criminal acts that occurred during the May 30 protests downtown. He is charged with Aggravated Assault, Riot, Propulsion of Missiles, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Criminal Mischief. He is currently being transported to Allegheny County Jail. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with this investigation. Original Blotter Entry: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/684",Cara Cruz
"August 16, 2021",Arrests,Zone 2,"Just after 1 a.m. on August 13, an ongoing investigation into the recent rash of violence on the North Side led Pittsburgh Police Narcotics and Vice, Violent Crime Unit detectives, and Pittsburgh SWAT to the Double Tree Hotel at 1 Bigelow Square to execute a search warrant. Outside one of the 10th floor hotel rooms, SWAT gave multiple verbal hails for the occupants to exit. During an initial sweep of the room, large quantities of narcotics and one firearm were observed in plain view. With a second search warrant, detectives recovered the following: Six firearms 12 bricks of heroin Approximately $900 in U.S. currency After transporting four males to headquarters for questioning, Pittsburgh Police arrested Samuel Mitchell, 27, Dorian Ingram, 26, Kevin Whitely, 22, and one juvenile. The three adults were transported to Allegheny County Jail, while the juvenile was taken to Shuman Center.",Cara Cruz
"April 8, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile male. Jordan Boyd, 11, was last seen today April 8, 2020 in the Perrysville area. He was wearing a black jacket and may be riding a black with white trim bicycle. He is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall with short black hair and light skin. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"January 7, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"UPDATE: On June 21, 2021 William Casale was discovered deceased in the 300 Block of East Beaver Street in Sewickley, PA. Cause and manner of death will be released by the Medical Examiner's office. Allegheny County Police are investigating. Original post: Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives request the public's help in finding a missing and vulnerable male. William Casale, 62, was last seen on Sunday, January 3rd in the South Side area. He is 5'3"", 130 pounds, with brown eyes, graying brown hair, and a white beard. He was last wearing blue or green hospital scrubs, a dark colored hoodie and a wool coat. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call Pittsburgh Police SVU at (412) 323-7141 or 9-1-1.",Maurice Matthew
"November 10, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired on the 2400 block of Chauncey Drive around 7:50 p.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they discovered a male gunshot victim. Medics pronounced the victim deceased on scene. There were no other victims at the scene or description of a suspect. The Mobile Crime and Violent Crime units processed the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"May 28, 2019",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter report of a gunshot and to a 911 call of a male down in an alley on Forest Way at Collier Street around 10:50 p.m. Zone 5 officers found a male with a single gunshot wound. Medics declared him dead at the scene. Homicide detectives processed the scene for evidence. The investigation is ongoing.,Chris Togneri
"March 31, 2020",Unusual,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a 911 call for someone who had fallen into the Allegheny River near the World War II memorial at around 1:30 p.m. on March 30. A woman, who had been exercising along the riverwalk, lost her balance and fell into the water. She had been with a group of friends who were ahead of her and did not see her fall. Meantime, two women who were walking their dogs on a grassy area nearby heard faint cries for help and followed them down to the riverwalk where they found the woman clinging to the side of the wall. One of the women took her dog's leash and wrapped it around the woman in the water to help hold on to her while the other woman called 911. They also called out to a nearby couple to help them pull her out, but the group was unsuccessful. When a Zone 1 Pittsburgh Police officer arrived he was able to get a better footing and rescue her from the water. The woman had suffered a severely broken ankle during the fall and was transported by medics to the hospital for treatment.",Cara Cruz
"June 28, 2019",Motorcyle v Vehicle Crash,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to the south end of the Liberty Tunnel for a report of a vehicle versus motorcycle accident around 11:35 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 found a male motorcycle driver with multiple injuries. Medics transported him to UPMC Mercy in critical condition. Per the initial investigation: The motorcyclist travelled through the tunnels from the Liberty Bridge and attempted to make a left onto Saw Mill Run Blvd. The vehicle was travelling down W. Liberty Avenue toward the tunnel. At the intersection outside the tunnel, the motorcycle and vehicle collided, injuring the motorcyclist. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene and is investigating.",Chris Togneri
"April 17, 2020",Arrest,Zone 1,"Detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Narcotics & Vice Squad and the US Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force have arrested a wanted person at a business on Progress Street on the City's North Side. Akela Kwame Vance, 46, of Pittsburgh was wanted on two outstanding City of Pittsburgh arrest warrants, both related to child sexual assault charges. Vance was taken into custody without incident as he arrived for work on the morning of April 17. His charges include: Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Unlawful Contact with Minors, Corruption of Minors, Indecent Assault, Endangering the Welfare of Children.",Cara Cruz
"August 26, 2019",SWAT,Zone 6,"Just after 1 p.m. members of the Fugitive Task Force, which is comprised of several different agencies including the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 1200 block of Chartiers Avenue. When they tried to make contact with the male suspect he refused to come out of a residence, barricading himself inside. SWAT was called in to assist. Negotiators were able to establish verbal contact with the male who surrendered peacefully shortly after 1:30 p.m. He was taken into custody without incident.",Cara Cruz
"May 13, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing and endangered person. James Miles of Garfield is 76 years old. He is described as 5'8"" tall, 180 pounds, Brown eyes with Salt and Pepper colored hair. He was last seen at the Edgewood Town Centre around noon driving a beige Pontiac G6, PA registration LLT1468. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call police at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"July 3, 2020",Fire,Fire Zones 3-17,"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 7900 block of Madiera Street for a 2-alarm residential structure fire at 11:25 p.m. Once on scene, firefighters observed heavy flames coming from the second floor of the structure, which was unoccupied. The fire grew to three alarms. While fighting the blaze a firefighter fell about 10 feet off of a ladder and suffered a laceration to his head. He was conscious and alert while medics treated him at the scene before he was transported to the hospital. A second firefighter twisted his back after falling through a hole in the floor. He was evaluated by medics at the scene and transported to the hospital for further evaluation. A third firefighter was treated at the scene for symptoms of extreme heat exposure. The fire was declared under control just before 12:25 a.m. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"June 20, 2021",Collision,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded for a 2-vehicle collision on West Carson Street at Corliss Street just before 1:30 p.m. Medics transported seven people to the hospital; 4 children and 1 adult from one vehicle, and 2 adults from the other vehicle. One child was transported in critical condition. The others were reported stable. Police are investigating the cause.",Cara Cruz
"October 4, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"-- Police have made an arrest in this shooting. Langston Nelms, 19, of Braddock is charged with two counts of attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, gun charges and drug charges. He was detained shortly after the shooting, and is currently in the Allegheny County Jail.",Chris Togneri
"October 16, 2020",SWAT,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded initially during the day for a welfare check on a female in crisis in the 200 block of Jucunda Street. SWAT, EMS and Fire were eventually called in when the female barricaded herself inside a residence, threatening to harm herself. Tactical negotiators established contact with the female via cell phone. When communication broke down, SWAT officers made limited entry into the residence. The female was taken into custody without incident, treated by medics on scene, and transported to get the help she needs.",Cara Cruz
"September 22, 2020",Paintball Shooting,Downtown,"Pittsburgh Police seek the public's help identifying two men who apparently shot paintballs at the Black Lives Matter mural Downtown. Video on social media shows the two men walking past the mural on the river walk approaching Point State Park and shooting multiple paintballs at the wall. The men are pictured here on the North Shore. If anyone knows the identities of these men, please contact police at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"July 25, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to the 500 block of Larimer Avenue around 5 p.m. for a report of gunfire. Zone 5 units found a male victim with a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"January 25, 2020",SWAT,Zone 6,,Cara Cruz
"May 21, 2021",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to the 500 block of N. Craig Street for reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle around 6:20 p.m. Once on scene, they located a male victim who had hit the windshield of a vehicle after stepping off the curb into the street. He suffered multiple fractures to his arms and legs. Medics transported him to the hospital in serious condition. The female driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was cooperative with police. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 17, 2019",Unusual,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Pittsburgh Police responded to reports of two buildings that had partially collapsed on Butler Street and 48th Street and Butler Street at Plummer in Central Lawrenceville just after 7:30 p.m. When crews arrived on scene they found the top of one building at 48th Street leaning into Butler Street and a building at Butler and Plummer which had much of its roof ripped off. Neither structure was occupied at the time and there were no reported injuries. There were large areas of debris scattered on Butler Street. On the south side of the street in Allegheny Cemetery, several large trees were uprooted. The National Weather Service confirmed that a microburst touched down in the area. Microbursts are powerful downdrafts that appear suddenly. They're generated by intense cold energy during a rainstorm. Several streetlights in the area were out and hundreds of Duquesne Light customers were without power in Lawrenceville. The 4700 and 4800 blocks of Butler Street were closed while PLI inspected the damaged buildings and the Department of Public Works cleared debris from the roadway.",Cara Cruz
"April 20, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a male stabbed on the 7100 block of Mount Vernon Street around 1 a.m. When first responders arrived they were met by a male with a cut to his left arm. Medics treated the victim for the non life-threatening injury. The female suspect was arrested on scene. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"September 29, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police reponded to the area of Cedar Avenue and Pressley Street just after 3:10 a.m. for reports of shots fired. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim outside with a gunshot wound to the buttocks. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. He told officers a small silver car approached him and fired two to three shots at him. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"June 23, 2021",Assault,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police are investigating two assaults in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. In early June, a male was physically assaulted on his way home. The victim was pushed to the ground which caused a severe injury. Three males were the latest to come forward. The individuals stated they were verbally assaulted on Beechwood Boulevard two weeks ago by an unknown male. The suspect used anti-Semitic comments towards the men and fled in an unknown direction. Police are advising the public to notify them and file a report if they are a victim of assault. The investigations are ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 9, 2020",Unusual,Zones 1 / 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zones 1 and 6 responded to calls for a distressed male who had climbed to the top of the steel super structure over the West End Bridge just before 8:30 a.m. Police immediately shut down both ends of the bridge to traffic while Fire, EMS Rescue 1, River Rescue and the Fireboat responded to the scene. A team of Pittsburgh Police negotiators arrived and were quickly able to make contact with the male via cell phone. Negotiators spoke with the male intermittently, sometimes losing and then re-establishing contact with him over the course of more than two hours. Finally the male indicated he was going to climb down on his own accord. The male slowly inched his way down the northeast side of the archway to safety on the bridge deck at approximately 10:40 a.m. He was treated by medics on scene and transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The bridge was reopened to traffic.",Cara Cruz
"September 13, 2021",Missing child,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help in locating a missing juvenile. Ronnell Miller, 11, is 5 feet tall, 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in Homestead wearing a red hoodie and blue jeans. Miller is known to frequent the North Side. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"July 21, 2019",Unusual,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers providing security for the Pittsburgh Pirates game responded when a fan accessed the field at about 3:40 p.m. It was the top of the sixth inning when a male casually walked onto the field towards home plate. He appeared to extend his hand toward the players for a handshake. Officers quickly intervened, escorting the male off the field where he was arrested and handcuffed in front of the Philadelphia Phillies dugout. The male told police he did it because a friend dared him to. The 24-year-old, who is from Central Pennsylvania, faces charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct.",Cara Cruz
"December 2, 2020",Burglary,Zone 4,"On December 2, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a 911 call for a burglary in progress in the 5800 block of Morrowfield Avenue just after 2:15 p.m. A female victim stated she was on a Zoom call upstairs in her house when she heard a commotion downstairs. After calling out to see if someone was inside, the woman walked to the staircase to see a male halfway up the stairs. The male ran out of the house as the woman chased him across the yard, yelling for help. Dispatch provided police with a description of the suspect, who was said to be wearing a hat, sunglasses and a fluorescent yellow jacket. A responding officer spotted a male at the intersection of Forward Avenue and Murray Avenue and observed him throw a fluorescent yellow jacket to the ground. The male was wearing a hat and carrying sunglasses in one hand. The officer stopped and tried to make contact with the male, who initially kept walking but, eventually stopped and complied with commands. He was arrested without incident after being positively identified by the victim. Rodger Macklin, 59, of Pittsburgh is charged with Burglary, Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Mischief. He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"September 16, 2020",Vehicle-Motorcycle Collision,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a motorcycle and vehicle collision on the 400 block of Becks Run Road around 7 p.m. Medics transported the male motorcyclist driver to a local hospital in critical condition. No other injuries were reported. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.,Chris Togneri
"May 14, 2019",Fatal Crash,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on the onramp to the Ft. Duquesne Bridge, near the intersection of Allegheny and Ridge avenues, around 1:30 a.m. First Responders found a car on its hood and an injured female outside the car. Inside the car officials located a deceased male. The woman was transported to Allegheny General Hospital in stable condition. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office took possession of the male. The Police Bureau’s Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the cause of the crash. Per the initial investigation, the vehicle travelled from Reedsdale Street before losing control and crashing on the onramp. The investigation is ongoing. The onramp and Allegheny Avenue were closed while investigators processed the scene.",Chris Togneri
"March 5, 2020",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to reports of a vehicle that had crashed into the side of Pittsburgh Police headquarters at 1203 Western Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a U-Haul truck that had struck the north side of the building, causing minor to moderate damage to some brick. The female driver was transported to the hospital by EMS for evaluation with no visible injuries from the crash. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"February 4, 2020",Structure fire,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of EMS, Fire and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a structure fire on the 1600 block of Dagmar Avenue around 7:40 a.m. Upon arrival, first responders were met by a male resident who stated he had arrived home from work and smelled smoke. The male said he could not enter far into the residence due to flames on the lower level, but he was able to retrieve the dog. Firefighters extinguished the flames and upon gaining access to the second floor they found a deceased female. The Fire Investigation Unit will determine the cause of the fire. The investigation continues.",Maurice Matthew
"July 13, 2019","Pursuit, Search",Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a domestic incident inside a car parked on Orlena Way near Wilmar Street around 8:20 p.m. A Zone 3 officer pulled up behind the vehicle and activated lights and sirens. The male driver immediately drove away at a high speed with a female passenger still in the vehicle. The driver led police on a pursuit before eventually turning onto Augusta Street in Mt. Washington. During the pursuit, the driver hit one police vehicle and nearly hit an officer. The driver drove to the end of Augusta Street, stopped the vehicle and ran into a wooded area above Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Police are searching the area for a male in his 20s or 30s with dreadlocks who was wearing a white shirt when last seen fleeing police. The female victim was not seriously injured. No officers were injured. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"August 4, 2021",UCR Statistics,All Zones,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets for the City and all six police zones for the first half of 2021. These statistics, covering January 1 through June 30, 2021, are prepared by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Crime Analysis Unit. June's Part 1 total incidents were down 7% from May 2021, and down nearly 30% from the June 5-year average. The first half of 2021 Part 1 total incidents were down 4% from first half 2020, though the Part 1 Violent crimes are up 5.6% compared to last year. Both figures are significantly below the 5-year average for the first half of the year (-25% & -16% respectively.) See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes.",Maurice Matthew
"May 16, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification on the 300 block of W Burgess Street around 1:40 a.m. Zone 1 officers found a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"August 8, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,A male walked into Allegheny General Hospital around 3:45 a.m. with a gunshot wound to his hand. The male said the injury occurred somewhere in Zone 3. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"April 18, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for 19 rounds fired on the 200 block of Moore Avenue around 8:45 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they learned of a male with a gunshot wound to his back. Officers were directed to a second male gunshot victim who was pronounced deceased by medics on scene. A third victim arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 18, 2020",Possible Jumper,Clemente Bridge,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a distraught male sitting on the outer railing of the Clemente Bridge on June 18 around 8:30 a.m. Zone 1 officers and two plainclothes detectives found the male with his legs over the railing facing upriver. He was speaking to a Good Samaritan who saw him sitting on the rail and stopped to talk with him. The detectives cautiously moved toward the male. When they were close enough, they grabbed the man from behind and pulled him safely onto the pedestrian platform of the bridge. The male told officers he intended to hurt himself by jumping onto the 10th Street bypass. Officers seat-belted the male in a police vehicle and drove him to Western Psych where he will receive the help he needs. Public Safety commends the Police officers and the Good Samaritan for helping save a life.",Chris Togneri
"July 17, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 calls for shots fired in the 1300 block of Bingham Street just before 2 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they located an adult male victim with gunshot wounds to the neck and chest. He was transported to the hospital by medics in critical condition. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating. The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"October 31, 2019",Pedestrian v. Vehicle,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a report of a child hit by a vehicle in the 200 block of Gross Street at about 7:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a 7-year-old boy who had been crossing the street when he was struck by the vehicle. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition with a leg injury. Police say the male driver initially left the scene before coming back to talk to them. He faces a possible citation. Police are investigating. UPDATE: 4:28 p.m. 11/01/19 The driver of the vehicle received a citation for leaving the scene of an accident. Regarding multiple inquiries about whether the child was trick-or-treating when this incident occurred, police are unable to confirm at this time.",Cara Cruz
"November 10, 2020",DAAT,Zone 2,"Police seek the public’s assistance to identify the female featured in these photographs. During the May 30 protest downtown, she was observed pushing a cameraperson on Centre Avenue near PPG Paints Arena. She has blonde hair and visible tattoos on her arms. She is seen wearing a black sweatshirt with abstract faces on it, black Vans shoes, black pants, white t-shirt, a black bag, and a black face mask. The suspect is first seen downtown wearing the black sweatshirt during the protest. She is later spotted near PPG Paints Arena with the sweatshirt tied around her waist before putting it back on again. Anyone with information about this individual is asked to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"June 8, 2019",Loose Alligator,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to another report of a loose alligator, this time on the 300 block of East Agnew Avenue, around 6:15 p.m. Zone 3 officers found an alligator, about 2 1/2 feet long, on the porch of a residence. They put it in a box, transported it to the Zone headquarters and called Animal Care & Control officers, who took it to Humane Animal Rescue in the East End. No one was injured. Police are investigating. It does not appear this alligator is related to two previous alligator incidents in the city over the past month. Reminder: Anyone who encounters an alligator or any kind of exotic or wild animal or reptile should never approach it. Call 911. Note: A photo of the alligator can be found on Public Safety’s Facebook page.",Chris Togneri
"March 31, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2100 block of Wylie Avenue around 10:10 p.m. Responding officers spotted a vehicle that was stuck by rounds on the 100 block of Erin Street. Upon further investigation by Zone 2 officers, they were informed of a home struck on the 200 Block of Erin Street. Officers conducted a search of the home and found one round in the wall and no injuries inside. There were no reported injuries in the surrounding area or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"May 26, 2019",Hit and Run - Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3, as well as Fire and EMS, responded to reports of a hit and run involving a pedestrian on Carson St. and S. 18th St. at 12:30 p.m.",
"November 22, 2020",Hit and Run / SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5, working on regular patrol, witnessed a vehicle hit another vehicle head on in the 1800 block of Calistoga Street before 2:45 a.m. The vehicle fled the scene without stopping and officers followed the male driver to the 2500 block of Park Hill Drive where he ran into a residence, barricading himself inside. SWAT was called in as there were other residents inside the structure, including a child with special needs. All of the other residents safely exited the home while officers stayed with the child who was sleeping in the basement and whose family didn't want him disturbed. Meantime, SWAT gave verbal hails for the actor to leave an upper floor of the residence. When he refused to come out a K9 unit was deployed. The male surrendered and was taken into custody without incident around 4 a.m. He faces multiple charges. The female driver from the original hit and run incident was unhurt and refused medical attention. Police continue to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"September 10, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, of shots fired in the area of Centre Avenue at Morgan Street in Terrace Village just after 10 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male with a gunshot wound to the neck and a female who was shot in the knee. Both victims were transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition. Witnesses reported that several people were gathered in a courtyard area in the rear of a building when one or more shooters opened fire before fleeing on foot and possibly into a white vehicle. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"July 23, 2020",Arrest,Zone 2,"In addition to federal arson charges against him, Devin Montgomery, 24, of Pittsburgh turned himself in to DAAT investigators on July 23 to face state charges related to his involvement in criminal activities during the May 30 protest downtown. Montgomery is charged with the following: one count of Receiving Stolen Property two counts of Burglary one count of Riot one count of Disorderly Conduct one count of Obstructing Highways or Other Public Passages one count of Scattering Rubbish He is currently being housed at the Allegheny County Jail. Original blotter posts: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/735 https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/699",Cara Cruz
"October 16, 2019",Missing Person,All Zones,"UPDATE (8 p.m.): Terik has been safely located. Thank you to the public and to the media for all of your concern and coverage. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Missing Persons detectives seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing nine-year-old boy. Terik Smith Jr. was last seen around 4 p.m. on October 16 in the Homewood South area. Terik is described as 4 feet 8 inches tall, 110 pounds, wearing a black hoodie with lime green lettering, jeans, and white shoes. It’s not known if he got on the bus home from Faison Academy. He could also be in the Point Breeze or Shadyside neighborhoods. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call police at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"December 28, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating an endangered missing male. John Williams, 58, is 5 feet 5 inches tall, 200 pounds with shaved head and freckles. He was last seen in the South Side area wearing a black jacket that says “Security”, green pants and a black hat. Williams is known to frequent the South Side, McKeesport and Mt. Oliver areas. If seen please call SVU detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Maurice Matthew
"May 10, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter Alert for 13 rounds fired on the 300 block of Curtin Avenue around 11:10 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they located a scene nearby on the 400 block of Freeland Street. Upon the initial investigation, officers determined an exchange of gunfire happened between a person inside the home and another on the outside. Police were observed an open front door. Officers gave commands through an open door for anyone inside. SWAT was called as an abundance of caution. SWAT officers cleared the residence, and determined the home was unoccupied. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 30, 2020",Riot related,Zone 2,"Police have arrested Christopher West in connection with criminal acts that occurred during the May 30 protests downtown. West faces the following charges: Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Robbery, Criminal Mischief, and Riot. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police would like to thank the FBI, the Pennsylvania State Attorney General's Office, and the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office for their assistance with this arrest. West is currently being housed in the Allegheny County Jail. Original Post: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/690",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 responded to reports of person shot in the 7200 block of Lemington Avenue just before 11:00 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was conscious and alert and told police he was just getting out of a car when someone shot him. He was transported in stable condition to a local hospital by EMS. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"March 30, 2021",Motorcycle v. Vehicle,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 and EMS responded for a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle just after 9 p.m. on E. Carson at S. 11th St. Medics transported the male motorcyclist to the hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced deceased a short time later. The Collision Investigation Unit interviewed the driver and witnesses and processed evidence at the scene. E. Carson is closed between S 10th and S 12th Streets while police investigate.,Cara Cruz
"February 16, 2020",DOA,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were called to the 5400 block of Centre Avenue for a male found unresponsive just before 9 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a deceased adult male inside a sleeping bag in a covered, open-air portico of a church.The male was discovered by a maintenance worker who tried unsuccessfully to wake him and called police. The male was in his late 30's. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"November 3, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing and endangered female. Rachel Ovelman, 28, is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 115 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. She was last heard from on November 2 around 3 p.m. Ovelman is known to frequent the Lawrenceville area, and possibly driving a white Honda Civic, PA plate HYH-4126. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"August 30, 2020",Vehicle Crash,Spring Garden,Pittsburgh Police and Fire responded to a report of a vehicle into a home on the 1000 block of Spring Garden Avenue around 6 p.m. First Responders found a male driver suspected of DUI who had crashed into the corner of a 3-story home. The homeowner was inside but was not injured. The driver also was not injured. Zone 1 Police officers closed Spring Garden for about 30 minutes. The investigation continues.,Chris Togneri
"September 29, 2020",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 1000 block of California Avenue at around 11:30 p.m. Responding officers attended to a female victim who told police a delivery vehicle was pulling out of a parking lot and struck her as she was walking on the sidewalk. The victim was conscious and alert. She was transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition to be treated for abrasions to her head. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"December 16, 2020",Pedestrian Hit and Run,Zone 4,"Later in the evening on December 13, a man reported to Pittsburgh Police that he had been the victim of a hit and run collision while walking on Craft Avenue and Forbes Avenue shortly after 5 p.m. The man told police he had stepped off of a Port Authority bus at Fifth Avenue and proceeded to walk down Craft Avenue on the sidewalk. At the intersection of Craft at Forbes, he was crossing the street on a green light when a maroon-colored sedan ran the red light, striking him, and sending him onto the hood of the car. The man told police he remembered making eye contact with a middle-aged female driver before hitting the pavement. The driver did not stop to render aid. It's believed she continued up Craft Avenue towards Fifth Avenue or continued straight on Forbes Avenue into Oakland. The vehicle make and model is not known. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact Pittsburgh Police Zone 4 at (412) 422-6520 or (412) 422-6578.",Cara Cruz
"September 22, 2021",Domestic,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 1200 block of Nolan Court for a domestic incident at 12:25 p.m. Responding officers were met by a female outside of a residence who told police she came home and a male who was known to her was inside, and threatened her with a gun. He forced her and a friend outside before closing the door behind him. The male has an active Protection from Abuse order against him. SWAT responded and used multiple verbal hails to convince him to exit the residence. Officers gained access to the home to search, but the male was no longer inside. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 3, 2020",Home Invasion / Burglary,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to reports of a home invasion on the 3200 block of Beechwood Blvd. at approximately 10:20 p.m. The male occupant of the home told police four males kicked his door down and robbed him at gunpoint. He also told police he fired a shot, but does not know if anyone was struck. When the suspects fled the home and got into a vehicle, the victim told police he followed them in his own vehicle, ending his pursuit in Monroeville. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene and interview the victim. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"June 10, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police detectives from the Special Victims Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 84-year-old male. Peter Jackson is described as 6 feet 0 inches, 250 pounds with a mustache and gray hair balding on top. Jackson was last seen wearing camouflage PITT college baseball hat at the Erie Veterans Administration hospital on June 8th. He lives in the Homewood area and frequents the East Liberty and Wilkinsburg areas. If seen, please call 911.",Maurice Matthew
"November 20, 2019",Armed Robbery,Zone 6/Mt. Oliver,"-- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives arrested Michael Buchanan, 36, for multiple recent robberies. Buchanan is charged in the Oct. 23 robbery of a First National Bank on the 1100 block of East Carson Street, and the Nov. 16 robbery of a Unimart convenience store in the 1900 block of Brownsville Road. Buchanan was arrested today shortly after committing a robbery at the Dollar Eagle store in the 1500 block of Beechview Avenue. Buchanan is being housed in the Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment.",Chris Togneri
"August 9, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of a shooting on the 1600 block of Lincoln Avenue around 5:20 p.m. When responding officers arrived, they were notified that the male victim was transported by private vehicle. Police checked the area for a possible second victim, but did not find a second victim. Officers detained one male on scene. There were no other reported injuries. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"December 2, 2021","Carjacking, Robbery",Northview Heights,"Just before midnight on December 2nd, officers in Zone 1 responded to the 100 block of Hazlett Street in Northview Heights after a caller reported a robbery in progress. The report stated that four males held the victims at gunpoint while demanding their car, phones and money, threatening to kill them if they did not comply. The victims were able to escape. Moments later, four males matching the same description robbed another male near James Street and Middle as he withdrew money from an ATM. Zone 1 officers took four of the actors into custody in two separate locations on East Ohio Street. The car from the original incident was recovered on East Street. Two of the actors were processed as juveniles, and the other two were transported to Allegheny County Jail.",Amanda Mueller
"March 7, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 were called to a domestic dispute between a sister and brother in the 200 block of Wilbur Street just before midnight. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a male victim with stab wounds to the head. He was alert and talking, but was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Police arrested Jaquelia Stevens, 25, of Pittsburgh at the scene. She is charged with aggravated assault.",Cara Cruz
"February 25, 2021",Arrest,Zone 5,"On Thursday, February 25 at approximately 6 a.m., Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 detectives, with the assistance of SWAT operators, served a search warrant at a residence in the 7100 block of Race Street. Police recovered more than 800 grams of cocaine, more than six bricks of heroin, 100 grams of fentanyl, and two stolen guns. Monique Matthews, 25, of Pittsburgh faces federal drug possession charges. She is currently being held at the Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"June 18, 2019",Animal Rescue,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"November 28, 2019",DOA,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a business in the 200 block of Copperfield Avenue just after 11:35 a.m. on November 28 for a male who was reportedly not breathing. Responding officers discovered a male victim in a back room area of the building. Medics arrived and pronounced him deceased at the scene. VCU and the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to investigate and process the scene. The cause and manner of death will come from the Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"September 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 300 block of N. Aiken Avenue around 2:20 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they located a male on the 200 block of N. Graham with a gunshot wound to his lower back. The victim was conscious and alert while officers rendered aid. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 20, 2021",Shooting,Frankstown,"Just before 10 p.m. on December 20, officers in Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert in the neighborhood of Homewood. Responding officers found one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg in the 7000 block of Frankstown Avenue. Officers rendered aid and applied a tourniqet on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing and there are no suspects at this time.",Amanda Mueller
"January 9, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter notification, followed by 9-1-1 calls, for shots fired in the 200 block of Estella street just before 3 a.m. where they located a crime scene, but no victim. A male victim arrived at the hospital by private means a short time later with a gunshot wound to the lower leg. He arrived in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 26, 2020",Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision,West Liberty,Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on the 2000 block of West Liberty Avenue around 8:15 p.m. First Responders found a 20-year-old female victim unresponsive in the street. She had been struck by an outbound pickup. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. Police closed the roadway to all traffic while the Collision Investigation Unit processed the scene for evidence. The driver of the pickup stopped and cooperated with investigators. The investigation is ongoing.,Chris Togneri
"July 2, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just after 2 a.m. a male with a gunshot wound was dropped off at a local hospital by private means. The victim arrived in stable condition with a graze wound to the back. At the same time, Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 located a possible crime scene outside of a residence on the 2100 block of Sidney Street. Police continue to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"June 13, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 calls for shots fired on the 1500 block of Sedgwick Street around 7:10 p.m. When first responders arrived, they were alerted to multiple victims. A juvenile female was grazed in the head. Medics transported her in stable condition. An adult female was struck in the arm and transported in stable condition. A male gunshot wound victim walked into a nearby hospital shortly after Zone 1 officers arrived to the scene. He was grazed in the head and listed as stable. Three vehicles parked on the 1200 block of Liverpool Street and a home on the 1500 block of Sedgwick Street received damages from rounds fired. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"November 8, 2019",Bank Robbery,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a bank robbery at the PNC Bank on the 100 block of Federal Street around 4:45 p.m. Per the initial investigation, a male suspect entered the bank and handed a note to a bank employee demanding money. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. No arrests at this time. Pittsburgh Police and FBI Pittsburgh are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 19, 2019",Hit and Run,Zone 5,Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=385,Cara Cruz
"April 15, 2021",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 6400 block of Apple Street around 7:25 p.m. for a report of a robbery. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they were met by a witness who directed them to the suspects location. Police located the three individuals on the 6400 block of Apple Street. Officers were alerted of a possible fourth person inside a home. They gave verbal commands for anyone inside to come out. SWAT responded as an abundance of caution. SWAT officers cleared the home and did not find a fourth person.",Maurice Matthew
"June 15, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1, as well as detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, responded to a ShotsSpotter activation, followed by 911 calls, of multiple shots fired in the 2700 block of Plough Street at 11:15 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male outside with gunshot wounds to the face and back. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"March 1, 2021",Robbery,--,"Pittsburgh Police are investigating two overnight armed robberies in the City. The first robbery was reported at a gas station on the 4000 block of Penn Avenue around 1:25 a.m. and the second was at a gas station on the 5700 block of Baum Boulevard around 1:45 a.m. In both cases, two males, at least one armed, entered the business and demanded money. They made off with cash and cigarettes. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"March 14, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a stabbing on the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue around 4 a.m. Zone 2 officers found a conscious and alert 22-year-old female with a stab wound to her abdomen. Medics transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"November 23, 2021",Fire,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to 300 block of Werder Street for a 1-alarm fire around 11 a.m. When first responders arrived, they located a female victim who jumped from the roof of the home. Medic 5 transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition with leg injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit are investigating to determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"August 7, 2020",Homicide,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police homicide detectives seek the public’s assistance to help solve a homicide that occurred on the Fourth of July. Just before 9:45 p.m. the victim, Justin Gomez, was shot on Mohler Street and Ferris Court in Homewood North. Officers performed CPR until medics arrived. Gomez was later pronounced deceased in the hospital. Detectives have placed posters in the area in an effort to encourage anyone with information about this crime to contact the Homicide Unit at (412) 323-7161. Original blotter entry: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/744",Cara Cruz
"October 20, 2020",Non-Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for Fleming Avenue and Kalorama Way around 10:50 p.m. Responding officers arrived and discovered evidence of a shooting. While investigating the scene, Zone 1 officers were alerted of possible victims that fled into Bellevue. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police met with officers from Bellevue Borough Police who located three victims. Two victims were discovered on the 200 block of Grant Avenue. One victim suffered a minor wound to the leg and the second was grazed in the hand. The third victim was located nearby on the 100 block of Kendall Avenue with a vehicle that was struck by rounds. All were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 16, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of gunfire on the 6600 block of Frankstown Avenue around 2:05 a.m. Zone 5 officers located a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and legs. Medics transported him in critical condition, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene for evidence. Major Crimes detectives are investigating. No arrests at this time. Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"August 27, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 were called to 11th Avenue at Liberty Avenue for reports of a stabbing around 6:45 p.m. outside the Greyhound bus station. Arriving units found one male victim with a stab wound to the arm and a wound to the back of the head. Officers applied a tourniquet to his arm until medics arrived. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The second male was apprehended by police inside the station without incident. The two males had reportedly been arguing inside before moving out onto the sidewalk where the stabbing occurred. The actor was positively identified by the victim. He will be transported to the Allegheny County Jail after he is treated at the hospital for an injury to his hand.,Cara Cruz
"December 5, 2019",Missing Teen,North Side,"UPDATE (11:20 a.m., Dec. 5, 2019): White has been located and safely returned home. Thanks to all for you concern and shares. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers seek the public’s help locating a missing North Side teen. Amber White, 17, of Manchester was last seen today wearing a dark blue jacket, tan boots with fur and purple and black gloves. She is around 5'1 with red hair and green eyes. Anyone with information on Amber’s whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons Detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"September 18, 2019",Fire,Lawrenceville,"Pittsburgh Fire responded to a rowhouse fire on 44th Street in Lawrenceville around 4:45 p.m. The fire started in the second rowhouse of a four-house section on the 90 block of 44th Street. Flames spread to each adjoining unit. The fire caused extensive damage to the first and second home, both of which were vacant. The third and fourth rowhouses, which were occupied, sustained some damage. Firefighters contained the flames by 5:38 p.m. No one was injured. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from Pittsburgh Fire and detectives from Pittsburgh Police, are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"July 23, 2020",Pedestrian Stuck By Vehicle,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 17th street and Liberty Avenue around 4 p.m. When first responders arrived on scene they observed a female trapped under a vehicle. The victim was alert and talking to medics. Medics from Rescue 1 placed airbags underneath to lift the vehicle, and blocks to keep it stable. The woman was extricated from under the vehicle in about 10 minutes. She was transported by medic 14 to a local hospital in serious condition. The driver stayed on scene and was cooperative. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"September 1, 2020",UCR Statistics,Citywide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its July 2020 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets citywide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover July 1 to July 31 inclusive, are prepared by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Crime Analysis Unit. It found that the City experienced an overall 7.4% increase in incidences of crime in July compared with the previous month, but a 16.8% decrease compared with July of 2019 and a 24.8% decrease when compared with the five-year average. It should be noted that the more serious Part 1 crimes against the person and property decreased by 35.4% compared with July of last year and by 42.8% measured against the five-year average. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes.",Cara Cruz
"November 11, 2021",Armed Robbery,Zone 3,"Just before 9:00 p.m., officers in Zone 3 responded to the Sunoco gas station on the 1600 block of Arlington Avenue for an armed robbery. Two males, one carrying a rifle, demanded money before fleeing the store with an undisclosed amount. No injuries were reported. There have been no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"February 9, 2020",Criminal Mischief,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a report of armed male at 120 block of Fifth Avenue around 5:40 p.m. Zone 2 officers were met by a security guard who stated a group of four juveniles were in Fifth Avenue Place. One of the males pulls out a pistol and points it at the security guard. The suspect did not ask for anything. Three members of the group ran off. The suspect followed them soon after. All four were all detained. The pistol turned out to be a BB gun.,Maurice Matthew
"March 27, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police Zone 3 officers responded for reports of shots fired outside Controversy in the 1600 block of W. Carson Street just after 11 p.m. A female victim with a gunshot wound to the leg was taken to the hospital by private means. She arrived in stable condition. Officers located shell casings in the parking lot and one vehicle that had been struck by gunfire. GVI and Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived to process evidence at the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"July 7, 2019",Burglary/Sexual Assault,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public's help in identifying the male in these photos in connection with an alleged burglary and sexual assault in Oakland. Anyone with information is asked to call the Pittsburgh Police Sex Assault and Family Crisis Unit at (412) 323-7141.,Cara Cruz
"January 1, 2020",Fatal collision,Zone 2,,Cara Cruz
"April 5, 2021",Fire,Fire Zone 4-24,Investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be accidental/electrical. -------- Original post:,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 1100 block of East Carson Street around 6:15 p.m. for a 2-alarm structure fire in a commercial building with residences upstairs.</p> <p>When firefighters arrived on scene they found a fully involved fire on the upper floors, mainly at the back of the building, with reports of possible entrapment.</p> <p>Firefighters searched the building and found no one was left inside. Thirteen displaced residents from the upstairs apartments have been safely accounted for and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross.</p> <p>Firefighters were able to save a kitten from an apartment. Paramedics gave it oxygen before it was reunited with its owner.</p> <p>Pittsburgh Police secured the scene between S. 10th and S.14th on E. Carson.</p> <p>The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. </p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/13803_IMG_4395.jpg"" style=""height:225px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/13804_IMG_4391.jpg"" style=""height:225px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/13801_IMG_4400.jpg"" style=""height:225px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/13802_IMG_4401.jpg"" style=""height:225px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"September 30, 2021",Shooting,Mount Washington,"On September 30, Pittsburgh Police in Zone 3 responded to a Shotspotter alert in the area of Bailey Avenue in Mount Washington around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, responders found a male with multiple gunshot wounds to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital and his condition is stable. The suspect is in police custody and the investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"December 5, 2020",Missing Juvenile,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing juvenile. Danyelle Gibson, 14, of New Homestead was last seen today around 5:30 p.m. at her home. She is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall with hazel eyes and shoulder-length dirty blonde hair with red tips. She was wearing a black coat with fur around the hood, a green hoodie, grey sweatpants and grey UGG boots. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141. Note: A photo of Gibson is on Police Facebook and Twitter pages.",Chris Togneri
"October 5, 2020",Fire,Wilkinsburg,"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 1-alarm fire on the 1500 block of Wood Street in Wilkinsburg around 10 a.m. When firefighters arrived they saw heavy smoke coming from the top floor of the structure. A resident was able to get out, and sustained a burn injury to the face. Two firefighters were injured. One suffered a burn on the left leg. The second injured his back. Both were transported to Mercy Hospital in stable condition. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"November 2, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing and vulnerable adult male. Jerry Johnson, 41, was last seen at the Rite Aid at 3730 Brighton Road around 6:30 p.m. on November 2. He was wearing a jacket and hat, colors unknown. Johnson is known to frequent the Bellevue area. If seen please call SVU detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Cara Cruz
"June 11, 2019",Homicide Investigation,Zone 2,,Cara Cruz
"January 4, 2021",DOA,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a call for a male found deceased under the Birmingham Bridge just before 4:30 p.m. The male was located on some rocks between Forbes and 2nd Avenue. Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The cause and manner of death will be released by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. Police continue to investigate.,Cara Cruz
"August 14, 2021",SWAT,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to reports of a domestic incident inside a home in the 400 block of Suismon Street just after midnight. The female exited the home safely while the male barricaded himself inside and refused to come out. Weapons were available to him in the home. He was wanted on a warrant and violation of a PFA order. SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. Multiple hails to have him exit the home were attempted with negative results. After more than an hour, the male surrendered to police. He was arrested without incident. Medics assessed the female on scene.",Cara Cruz
"December 16, 2019",Robbery,Zone 1,"– Police arrested two males, identified below, and are seeking a third male. Troy Hogan, 45, of the North Side, faces charges of robbery, burglary and criminal conspiracy. Hogan fled from the vehicle and was apprehended by police. Michael Brown, 50, of Washington, Pa., faces charges of robbery, burglary and possessing an instrument of crime. Brown was driving the vehicle and detained on scene.",Chris Togneri
"June 26, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1, as well as detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, responded to reports of a person shot in the 2600 block of Norwood Avenue in Perry South at 2:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they discovered there were actually two shooting victims, both males, in their teens. EMS transported one male to a local hospital in stable condition. The other male was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"February 12, 2021",Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a reported vehicle into a building on the 2300 block of Centre Avenue shortly after 7 a.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they observed a large hole where a vehicle entered the gas station. Witnesses stated a male drove a pick-up truck through the front window, in attempt to steal the ATM machine. The suspect was not able to take the machine with him and fled in the truck towards an unknown direction. Officers located the truck and suspect on Fifth Avenue in Uptown. He was arrested without incident. There were no reported injuries from people inside the gas station.",Maurice Matthew
"March 29, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's help in locating a missing 12-year-old girl. Davicia Thomas-Wright is described as 5 feet tall, 155 pounds, with black eyes and black hair in a ponytail/bun. She was last seen in Hazelwood on March 29 wearing a white ""FILA"" shirt, cream colored jacket, navy sweat pants with a white stripe down the side and red and black shoes. Her hair is the same as in these photos, minus the head scarf. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact SVU at (412) 323 -7141 or Police Headquarters at (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"November 13, 2021",Shooting,Allegheny East,"Just after 6:30 p.m., officers in Zone 1 responded to the 100 block of E. Commons in Allegheny Commons East for a Shotspotter alert. Upon arrival, responders found a male shot multiple times and began first aid and CPR on scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Homicide and Crime Scene Unit detectives processed evidence at the scene. There is no one in custody at this time and detectives continue to investigate.",Amanda Mueller
"August 18, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile male. Jordan Boyd, 11, was last seen today August 18, 2020 in the Perry North area. He was wearing a dark green shirt, cut off jeans to ankles and gray shoes. He is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall and around 130 pounds. Jordan has a dark Afro with blond tips. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"August 5, 2021",Fall,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police patroling the area located a wanted suspect on the 3100 block of Brighton Road around 7:20 p.m. The suspect fled from Zone 1 officers on foot. The suspect ran up a set of stairs, and through a wooded area. Upon navigating his way through the wooded area, the suspect fell off a large hillside onto the 3200 block of Brighton Road. Officers made their way to the male and rendered aid until medics arrived. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The Allegheny County Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"April 27, 2021",Arrest,Zone 1,"On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police SWAT assisted the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in executing a federal arrest warrant for Oronde Shelton, 48, in the 200 block of Waldorf Street in Perry North. Following Shelton's arrest, multiple firearms were recovered during the execution of a federal search warrant of the residence. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police would like to thank its local and federal law enforcement partners for their dedication to this investigation, which will take a violent criminal off the streets. Oronde Shelton faces a federal firearms law violation for being a felon in possession of ammunition. He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"June 25, 2020",Kidnapping,Zone 1/Wilkinsburg,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a domestic violence report on the 1100 block of Smithton Street around 11:55 p.m. on June 24. Zone 1 officers found a 3-year-old in the house, but not his mother. Officers contacted the mother’s family, who expressed concerns about the mother’s former, abusive boyfriend. Multiple units and agencies searched the area. At around 1 a.m., police located the victim’s vehicle with a male actor in Wilkinsburg. Kelvin Darryl Isom II, 30, was arrested and charged with kidnapping, robbery and unlawful restraint. The victim was not injured.",Chris Togneri
"October 29, 2019",Aggravated Assault,Zone 1,,Cara Cruz
"January 15, 2020",Sex Abuse,Pittsburgh,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives with the Sex Assault and Missing Persons Unit have made two arrests in a sexual abuse case involving minors that dates back several years. Trista Price, 36, of Pittsburgh was arrested around 12 p.m. on January 15. Seth Price, 36, of New Castle turned himself in on an arrest warrant at 2 p.m. on the same day. Between the two, they face 50 charges, many of them felony offenses, including rape of a child, sexual abuse of children, endangering the welfare of children, criminal solicitation, unlawful restraint, indecent assault, false imprisonment, sexual exploitation of children, conspiracy, as well as multiple misdemeanor charges. Both are being held at Allegheny County Jail.",Chris Togneri
"September 15, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 5,Around 1:15 p.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a report of a male assaulted with a knife at a home on the 600 block of Hale Street. Responding units located an adult male with a non-critical stab wound to the back. Medics treated the victim on scene and he refused further medical care. The actor was arrested and the weapon is in police custody.,Amanda Mueller
"November 24, 2020",SWAT,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to a 911 call for an armed male who had forcibly taken a female inside their residence during a domestic dispute in the 2700 block of Middletown Road just after 3:30 a.m. The male was reportedly making threats to harm himself and the female. A baby was also inside the residence. SWAT operators were called to the scene. Negotiators were able to determine that the female and the baby were in a locked bedroom away from the male and SWAT operators were able to get her out of the house safely. The male surrendered to police shortly after and was taken into custody without incident. Charges are pending. Fire and EMS were also scene.,Cara Cruz
"October 15, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired in the 3000 block of Bergman Street just before 9 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they observed two victims with gunshot wounds inside a parked vehicle. A female victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, upgraded to stable, while a male victim was transported in serious, but stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process evidence at the scene. VCU and GVI detectives are investigating. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"September 8, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to 9-1-1 calls and a Shotspotter alert of 14 rounds for the 100 block of Rhine Place around 9:25 p.m. Responding Zone 1 officers met a male with a gunshot wound to the leg on Rhine Street. The victim was in the process of being taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. Police rendered aid to the victim and applied a tourniquet to his leg. Medics transported the victim in stable condition. Officers detained one male from the scene on Rhine Place. The investigation is on going.,Maurice Matthew
"October 31, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the intersection of S 21st and Sarah streets around 12 a.m. for a male stabbed. When first responders arrived, they located a male with a stab wound to the right armpit. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"February 21, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 7400 block of Race Street around 1:05 p.m. Responding Zone 5 officers observed a male stuck by a round while in a vehicle. The victim was struck in the leg. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. There were no other injuries or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"March 13, 2021",Dog Attack,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police, EMS and Animal Care & Control responded to a report of a dog attack on the 1000 block of Blackadore Street around 9:10 a.m. Officers located a female victim who had been mauled by two dogs with serious wounds to head and face. Medics transported the woman to a local hospital in critical condition. The dogs were secure inside the home. Animal Care & Control responded to take possession of the dogs. The Police's Violent Crime Unit is investigating. Per the initial investigation, the victim is related to the dogs’ owner and was trying to let the dogs out of the residence when the attack occurred.",Chris Togneri
"January 31, 2020",Pedestrian vs. Vehicle,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Troy Hill Road near Goettmann Street around 6 p.m. When first responders arrived, they found a 63-year-old male who had been struck by an SUV. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation: A dark-colored SUV struck the victim and the driver initially stopped. The male driver indicated that he was going to move his SUV to the side of the road, but instead got back into the vehicle and drove away. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Zone 1 at (412) 323-7201.",Chris Togneri
"July 14, 2019",Attempted Rape,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Sex Assault detectives with the assistance of Zone 1 officers arrested a Central Northside man for sexual assault around 3:20 a.m. Michael Leon Ponton, 53, faces charges of Criminal Attempt Rape, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats and Strangulation. The assault occurred a few hours prior to his arrest. (Michael Leon Ponton)",Chris Togneri
"May 30, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of shots fired in the 1700 block of E. Carson Street around 2:35 a.m. Once on scene, officers located a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet until medics could transport him to the hospital. He was transported in stable condition. A short time later, two male victims arrived separately at the hospital by private means. One suffered gunshot wounds to the leg, the other had a graze wound to the leg. Both arrived in stable condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. Multiple units from other zones helped secure the area during the investigation, which is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 11, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 300 block of E McIntyre Avenue around 5:25 p.m. Responding Zone 1 officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting. While police were investigating the scene, they were notified of a walk-in gunshot victim at a local hospital. Police located the vitctim's vehicle at the hospital with damage from gunfire. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 19, 2020",Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call of a child struck by a vehicle on the 200 block of Grandview Avenue around 1:50 p.m. First responders attented to a juvenile female that had been struck by a vehicle. Officers were told the child ran into the street from between two parked cars. The vehicle made minor contact with the victim. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition to be evaluated. The driver remained on the scene and was cooperative with officers.",Maurice Matthew
"November 29, 2020",Missing Man,Hill District,"ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing Hill District man. Robert Comer, 88, was last seen at his Hill District apartment today around 3:30 p.m. He is 5 feet 4 inches tall with a medium build and brown eyes. He was wearing a yellow and black plaid shirt, dark blue pants and black shoes. He walks with a cane and is known to frequent Larimer and East Liberty. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"September 10, 2021",Aggravated assault,Zone 3,"Just before 11:45 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to the area of Color Park at 11 S. 4th Street for reports of a male who was stabbed. Officers located an adult male with a stab wound to the neck. Medics transported him to the hospital in serious condition. The victim was able to tell officers that the incident stemmed from an argument with a male who was old acquaintance. The actor fled in a vehicle eastbound on E. Carson. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 17, 2020",accident,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to reports of a collision on the 1000 block of Hillsboro Street around 7:20 a.m. First responders came upon a two-vehicle collision involving a First Student school bus with nine children on board. The other car was only occupied by the driver. There were no injuries reported from either vehicle. The school and parents were notified and the car was towed from the scene.,Maurice Matthew
"July 12, 2019",Bank Robbery,Zone 2,Original blotter entry: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html?id=128,Cara Cruz
"March 15, 2021",Fall,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to the 100 block of N Highland Avenue for a report of smoke coming from a window around 11:40 a.m. When first responders arrived, they were directed inside the structure to where the smoke was seen coming from. Firefighters entered the room and observed fresh burn marks on a mattress, but no flames. A male was located nearby who jumped from an open window in the room. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with a fractured leg. The fourth floor and below sustain water damage. There were no other injuries. The Fire Investigations Unit arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"March 2, 2020",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, along with Zone 5 officers, responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Felicia Way and Sterrett Street around 7:45 a.m. Officers spotted an SUV that was reported stolen and a Department of Public Works pick-up truck that had been involved in a collision. Two juvenile males fled from the SUV leaving a third entrapped in the vehicle. First responders were able to free the male and transport him to a local hospital in stable condition. The DPW driver was able to exit the truck on his own. The driver was the only occupant. He was examined by medics on scene and transported to a local hospital for leg pain. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"October 17, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just before 9:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded for a ShotSpotter activation for multiple rounds fired in the 200 block of Rochelle Street. Responding units located a 16-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the upper thigh. Officers applied a tourniquet to stem the bleeding until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process evidence. There is no suspect description at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"September 8, 2020",Protest,--,"Pittsburgh Public Safety and Pittsburgh Police have stated repeatedly that officers will protect citizens’ First Amendment rights. The Civil Affairs Unit will continue to attempt to communicate with protest organizers and Cycle Units will continue to close roadways around protesters in order to keep everyone safe. However, the actions of a few protesters last weekend were unacceptable. Police are working with our law enforcement partners, including the US Attorney’s Office and FBI Pittsburgh, to investigate. Part of that process is collecting video evidence and attempting to interview witnesses. If laws were broken, charges will follow. Public Safety understand the desire to protest and will continue to respect and protect that right. But the public expects this department to uphold the law and we will follow that mandate. “People have the right to dine in public without being accosted and without vulgarities being thrown at them,” Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said. “What we saw this weekend was assault and battery. It was embarrassing. The vast majority of the protests in Pittsburgh have been peaceful, but this weekend was anything but peaceful.” “As a native Pittsburgher, what I saw this weekend was disturbing and cannot continue,” Police Chief Scott Schubert said. “Sadly, the protesters’ message gets erased when you have certain organizers inciting violence, which is what a handful of them are doing. It creates a dangerous and volatile situation. Our goal, now and always, is to maintain safety for everyone, and that includes protesters, residents, visitors, business owners and patrons and our police officers who are working under difficult conditions to serve the public.”",Chris Togneri
"May 26, 2021",Robbery,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 900 block of Fifth Avenue around noon for a reported business robbery. A witness stated the suspect walked into the bank with a note then exited the building. When officers arrived, they located the suspect outside, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Washington Place with a backpack. Officers evacuated the bank and surrounding areas as a precaution. The Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad, and K-9 conducted a sweep of the area. They determined there was no threat from the backpack or in the area The surrounding streets were opened soon after. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The investigation is still ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 11, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a male lying under some bushes on the 1700 block of Manhattan Street around 6:40 a.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived they found the victim had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was unresponsive. Medics arrived shortly after and pronounced the victim deceased. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 7, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS responded to the 5300 block of Broad Street around 5:20 p.m. for a 9-1-1 call of a woman not breathing. When medics arrived, they were directed to the unconscious woman inside the home. While rendering aid to the victim, medics noticed a gunshot wound on her chest. She was pronounced deceased, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 1, 2019",Arrest,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to the intersection of Maple Terrace and Virginia Ave around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a male who said he was wanted for homicide in Georgia. Zone 3 officers found the male, Austin Todd Stryker, 22, sitting outside. Officers took him into custody and confirmed that he had multiple warrants, including one for homicide out of Georgia. Stryker was transported to the Allegheny County Jail, where he was to be extradited to Georgia law enforcement officials. Additional inquiries should be directed to law enforcement in Georgia.",Chris Togneri
"December 15, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to reports of a just shooting near the Sunoco gas station on the 4000 block of Penn Avenue just after 1:05 a.m. The male victim was transported by a family member to a local hospital. He suffered a gunshot wound to the calf. He was conscious and talking upon arrival at the hospital. Officers from Zone 2 located a crime scene around 44th Street and Garden Way. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"August 20, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2400 block of Chauncey Drive around 8:30 p.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they were directed to a dog with a gunshot wound. The dog was deceased upon arrival of police. Officer learned that a male on a motorcycle shot the dog before fleeing towards an unknown direction. Animal Care & Control came and retrieved the dog’s remains. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 26, 2020",Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision,Zone 1,Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 300 block of Penfort Street shortly before 6 p.m. Medics and Zone 1 officers located a 20-year-old male conscious in the street. He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene and cooperated with police. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.,Chris Togneri
"June 4, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Fire and EMS responded to reports of a head-on collision between two vehicles in the 2900 block of Beechwood Blvd. just before 8:00 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a female driver in one vehicle with a child in a car seat in the backseat. The female driver sustained head, pelvis and leg injuries. The child appeared to be not seriously injured. In the other vehicle, a pregnant female driver sustained cuts to her arm and her windshield was broken. Both drivers were able to exit their vehicles without assistance. Both female drivers and the child were transported to local hospitals by EMS in stable condition to be treated for their injuries and, in the child’s case, to be checked for any possible injuries. The exact cause of the collision is under investigation.",Cara Cruz
"November 9, 2020",Homicide,Zone 1,"UPDATE (Nov. 11 at 12:40 p.m.): Police have made an arrest in this case. Laron Smith, 24, of the North Side was taken into custody by SWAT officers early today on the 2800 block of Breker Street. He is charged with criminal homicide and guns violations. Note: A previous version misspelled the name of the street. The street, Breker Street, is now correct. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert near the intersection of Brighton Road and Davis Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Zone 1 officers found a male down in the street with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers immediately began CPR on the victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Violent Crime Unit detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded. Possible witnesses are being interviewed. There are no arrests at this time but the investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call VCU detectives at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"August 21, 2020",OMI Investigation,Zone 5,The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is aware of a complaint about social media posts made on the personal Facebook page of one of its officers. The Office of Municipal Investigations (OMI) is investigating the complaint. OMI analyzes and investigates citizen complaints of civil and/or criminal misconduct alleged against employees of the City of Pittsburgh. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave until further notice pending the outcome of the investigation.,Cara Cruz
"November 21, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 100 block of Laclede Street around 5:35 p.m. Responding Zone 3 officers were directed to a 20-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. Police located a scene on the 100 block of Haberman Avenue along with a vehicle and home struck by rounds. There were no other injuries and the investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"March 22, 2020",Statement Release,Pittsburgh,"Regarding the enforcement of the Governor’s Order prohibiting the operation of all non-life-essential businesses: Pittsburgh Police will respond to 911 calls and other complaints if businesses do not comply with the order. Officers will investigate and, if necessary, generate a report for potential non-compliance cases for follow-up. We are confident that this will not be an issue. The Pittsburgh business community wants to do what’s right for the greater safety of the community and we believe they will follow the guidelines and mandates. We understand that this is a difficult time for business owners, and we do not want anyone to be cited for non-compliance. We are all in this together. We thank everyone for their understanding.",Chris Togneri
"February 9, 2021",Arrest,Zone 1,"The US Marshals and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police located and arrested, Darnell McFadden for the June 14, 2020 homicide of Demetrius Herring on the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue. McFadden, 24, of the North Side is charged with Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Drug and Firearm charges. Incident Background: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/694 Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue around 1:45 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers and EMS were directed to a male with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The victim was pronounced deceased after arriving at the hospital. Officers were notified of a second gunshot wound victim who arrived at a nearby hospital by private vehicle. The male victim was last listed in critical condition. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 1, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a deceased male on Lee Way near Sunrise Avenue around 2:50 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 5 found a male in a car with a gunshot wound to the head. Pittsburgh EMS responded and declared the man dead at the scene. VCU detectives were called to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Chris Togneri
"August 2, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 3,"UPDATE 9:15 a.m.: Rami Jasim, 33, of Pittsburgh has been charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault, and three counts of Criminal Attempt - Criminal Homicide. He is currently in the ACJ. Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded for a reported stabbing on the 2300 block of Brownsville Road around 1:30 a.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered multiple stabbing victims. The victims told police the suspect fled towards the basement. One victim was transported in critical, the second serious and the third in stable conditions. Police and a K9 unit discovered the suspect in the basement hiding in the ceiling. He was arrested without incident. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
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"February 18, 2020",Narcotics Bust,Zone 1,"After conducting several days of surveillance, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives from Zone 1 obtained and executed a search warrant for a residence and vehicle in the 200 block of Carrington Street on February 18, 2020. During the search, 140 bricks of heroin were recovered from the residence, along with nearly $1400 cash, packaging material, and narcotics paraphernalia. One adult male was arrested. Charges are pending. Updates will be added to this space. UPDATE: 02/19/2020 5:38 a.m. - Terrence Adams, 22, of Pittsburgh was arrested on scene. He faces several charges related to the manufacture, sale, and possession of controlled substances. He is currently being held at Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"July 5, 2019",Unusual,Zone 1,"At about 2:30 p.m. Allegheny County 911 received a call from a complainant along the River Walk outside PNC Park about someone throwing baseballs out of the stadium in rapid succession. The caller said there were about ten balls that came over the fence hitting at least one boat docked in the Allegheny River. A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer responded to the call to explain that batting practice was taking place before the Pittsburgh Pirates 7:05 p.m. EST game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Meantime, the owner of a houseboat that was hit with a ball told a member of Pittsburgh EMS River Rescue who came to check if anyone was hurt, that they are well aware of the risk of docking outside PNC Park. They didn’t want to file a formal complaint. The 911 caller, who would like to remain anonymous, told Pittsburgh Public Safety, “I guess if they weren’t Pirates’ baseballs hitting boats, then it doesn’t bode well for tonight’s game.” Pittsburgh Police are NOT investigating. Go Bucs!",Cara Cruz
"October 12, 2021",Bomb Threat,Hill District,"Just after 11 a.m. on October 12, Pittsburgh Police in Zone 2 responded to a bomb threat at St. Benedict the Moor School in the Hill District. A male caller phoned in the threat in five separate phone calls made directly to the school. School officials reported the threat to police. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was evacuated and students and faculty were relocated to nearby Calvary Baptist Church while police investigated. K-9 officers were brought in to sweep the building and it was deemed clear and safe for re-entry. Police continue to investigate.",Amanda Mueller
"April 7, 2021",DOA,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a 911 call for an unresponsive male in 2800 block of McDowell Street around 12:30 a.m. Responding officers located a male victim in the backyard of a residence. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence at the scene. Cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"September 26, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of male stabbed in the 300 block of Jacunda Street just after 5 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim with multiple stab wounds and lacerations. He was alert and conscious, but would not provide police with information. Medics transported the male to the hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"December 19, 2020",1-Alarm Fire,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a house fire on the 1100 block of Fredonia Street around 4 p.m. A neighbor was able to climb onto the second floor and help a juvenile male escape through a window. When first responders arrived, they observed the two males on the porch roof with heavy smoke coming out of the window. Firefighters escorted the males down by ladder. The victim was transported to Children’s Hospital in stable condition for smoke inhalation. The adult male refused medical treatment. The Fire Investigation Unit will be investigating to determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"October 13, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter report of gunfire around 11:00 p.m. on to the 7700 block of Frankstown Avenue. Responding officers from Zone 5 found one male victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 13, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing female. Janet McGregor is 74-years-old, 5 Feet 2 Inches tall, 190 pounds, with Brown hair, and Brown eyes. She was last seen today around Noon in the Oakwood neighborhood. McGregor may be driving her 2008 Hyundai, PA plate HYM5681 If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"July 21, 2020",Riot/Aggravated Assault,Zone 2,"Police seek the public’s assistance to identify the five individuals featured in this series of photographs. They are all suspected of throwing various objects at police at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street during the May 30 protest downtown. Some are also suspected of burglarizing and damaging businesses. The suspect descriptions and alleged offenses correspond with the photos below: - male with black shirt and bicycle threw multiple objects that struck police (has tattoo on upper left arm) - male in gray shirt and long black shorts threw multiple objects at police, burglarized businesses and broke store windows - bald male with gray shorts, dark t-shirt, dark zip jacket and green scarf threw multiple objects at police and burglarized liquor store - male in two-tone hooded jacket and dark pants threw glass bottles at police - male in red shirt threw beer cans at officers (tattoos on both upper arms) Anyone with information about these individuals is asked to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"May 7, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"UPDATE: 05/07/21 at 6:38 p.m. Siobhan Barnett has been located and is safe. Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance. Original post: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing juvenile female. Siobhan Barnett, 16, is 5 feet 7 inches tall, and around 180 pounds with Black braided hair. She was last seen the afternoon of May 6th in the Oakland area. She was wearing a black bonnet multicolored specs, a black sweatshirt and glasses. Siobhan frequents the South Side, North Side and Carrick areas. If you know of her whereabouts please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"August 28, 2019",Gunshot wound,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to reports of a gunshot on Fort Duquesne Blvd. and 7th Street Downtown just after 10 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim who told them he had been shuffling through his backpack at a bus stop when he triggered his own gun, accidentally shooting himself in the left leg. He was transferred by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. Police ran the firearm, which was legally registered to the victim. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"December 25, 2021",Shooting,Highland Park,"Around 5:00 p.m. on December 25, officers in Zone 5 responded to a report of a person shot on the 5500 block of Avondale Pl. Upon arrival, officers found a male in roadway with what looks like several gunshot wounds. Medics arrived and began treatment before transporting the victim to the hospital in critical condition. There are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"May 2, 2020",Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a report of a vehicle into a structure on the 600 block of W Warrington Avenue around 2:00 p.m. When first responders arrived, they found a damaged Ron Flora Automotive building with the vehicle inside. The female passenger told officers that she and the male driver were having an argument before the collision. The male ran up to the S Busway bridge above Boggs Avenue and jumped approximately 30 feet down. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The passenger remained on scene and was transported in serious condition. There were no other injuries. Police are investigation.",Maurice Matthew
"January 20, 2021",2-Alarm fire,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a structure fire on the 700 block of Excelsior Street around 12 a.m. When first responders arrived, they observed flames and smoke coming out of the home. All six residents were able to escape on their own. The 2-alarm fire was determined to be under control in just under 45 minutes. There were no reported injuries, and the Red Cross assisted the displaced family. Upon investigating the cause, Fire Investigations Unit has determined the fire was incendiary. An unknown suspect was viewed igniting a fire to the rear and front of the home. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction. The investigation is still on going.",Maurice Matthew
"May 20, 2019",Unresponsive Child,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive child on the 1000 block of Village Road around 4:30 a.m. The child’s mother told responding officers from Zone 6 that when she checked on the 11-year-old boy in his bed he was not breathing. She called 911 and was instructed to place him on the floor and begin CPR, which she did. The boy had significant medical issues and could not walk or talk. Police are investigating the cause of the death.",Chris Togneri
"October 31, 2020",Multiple-Victim Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of multiple shooting victims on Beltzhoover Avenue near Edgemont Street around 9:10 p.m. Zone 3 officers found four victims, all males. Medics pronounced two dead at the scene, transported one in critical condition with a gunshot wound to his head, and one in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his face. The crime scene appears to have originated in the street and moved into a house on Beltzhoover. The shooting is not believed to be part of a Halloween party or gathering of any kind. The Violent Crime and Mobile Crime units responded to process the scene for evidence. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner transported the deceased males to the ME's Office. The investigation continues. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call VCU detectives at (412) 323-7161. Additional information will be provided Sunday.",Chris Togneri
"December 18, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired in the 1300 block of Fifth Avenue just after 2:30 p.m. Responding officers learned a male victim drove himself to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was conscious and alert and in stable condition. The victim told police he was shot outside near Aces Deuces bar. The actor(s) fled the area. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process evidence. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"June 26, 2020",Homicide,Zone 5,"Violent Crime Unit detectives arrested an East End man today in connection to a 2019 homicide. Isaiah Evans, 22, of the East End is charged with criminal homicide in the March, 2019 shooting death of Daniel Carpenter, 42. On March 17, 2019, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male shot near the intersection of Shetland Street and Victor Way. Zone 5 officers found Carpenter inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his neck. EMS Medics transported him to Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries on March 18, 2019. Evans faces gun charges in addition to the homicide charge.",Chris Togneri
"June 13, 2020",Fatal Collision,Zone 3,Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on the 190 block of W Warrington Avenue around 1:50 a.m. When first responders arrived they found an unconscious male inside of a vehicle that struck a pole. EMS extricated the male and he was pronounced deceased shortly after. There were no other victims in the vehicle. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived and is investigating the cause.,Maurice Matthew
"July 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Just after 8:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a 9-1-1 call for reports of a person shot in the 200 block of Reifert Street. Officers spoke with an adult male victim who suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle. He was conscious and alert when medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Police located a crime scene in the 3000 block of Arlington Avenue. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 11, 2019",Missing Child,Knoxville,"A missing child has been safely located and returned home. Public Safety posted the following information Nov. 10 on social media: “Pittsburgh Police seek the public’s help locating a missing male juvenile. Haji Abdi, 12, of Knoxville was last seen Friday, Nov. 8. Haji is approximately 5 feet tall and was wearing a black hoodie and red sweatpants with black polka dots. He is known to frequent the Rochelle Towers on Knox Avenue and Triangle Market on Amanda Avenue. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons at (412) 323-7141.” Haji was returned home today. Thanks to all for getting the word out.",Chris Togneri
"May 27, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a report of vandalism at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial located on the North Shore around 9:45 p.m. Officers found the memorial’s statue had white spray paint on the base. Police are reviewing all available video footage. Police are investigating to determine if the vandalism in Lawrenceville and North Shore are related. UPDATE: Department of Public Works parks division crew has removed the graffiti.,Maurice Matthew
"August 16, 2019",Armed Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a call of an armed robbery at a Burger King outlet at 2900 Brownsville Road at approximately 7:15 a.m. When they arrived on scene the store manager told officers that a male and a female suspect entered the restaurant, each armed with a gun, and demanded money from a safe in the back. The employees were forced to gather in one place near the front of the store. The suspects were able to make off with an undisclosed amount of money and flee out the back of the building. No one was injured. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"April 9, 2021",Vehicle V. Pedestrian,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to multiple 911 calls for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Liberty Avenue at Wood Street just after 8:15 p.m. Officers on scene located an elderly male on the street with a laceration to his head, but no other serious injuries. He was alert and conscious. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"May 21, 2019",Narcan Administered,Stanton Heights,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, EMS and Police responded to a report of a possible overdose on the 4600 block of Coleridge Street around 4:50 p.m. Firefighters from Engine 7 arrived first and found an unresponsive male on his back with agonal breathing. Firefighters administered Narcan. EMS arrived and also administered Narcan. The male became alert and began normal breathing. EMS transported him to West Penn Hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"February 2, 2021",Vehicle theft PSA,City-wide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is cautioning drivers after dozens of vehicles were stolen in the City in the month of January. Police say many of these thefts were preventable. Many of the vehicles that were stolen were left running and unoccupied with the keys inside. The majority of those were stolen from gas station parking lots, restaurants, or businesses while vehicle owners went inside to pay or pick up orders. Others were stolen when the owners started their vehicles to warm them up and returned minutes later to find them gone. On one street alone last week, four delivery drivers had their vehicles stolen when they were left running unattended. If you see someone trying to illegally enter vehicles, please call 9-1-1. Watch Pittsburgh Police Sergeant William Vollberg’s PSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PittsburghPolice/posts/2820413128197520",Cara Cruz
"March 16, 2020",Homicide Arrest,Zone 3,"On March 13, 2020, Pittsburgh Police made an arrest in a February 26 homicide that occurred in the 200 block of Taft Avenue in Beltzhoover. Daniel Miles, 31, of Pittsburgh is charged with Criminal Homicide and Carrying a Firearm Without a License. He is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/530",Cara Cruz
"June 16, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3, as well as EMS, responded to a call of a male shot in the 300 block of Kearsarge Street just after 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male victim at the back of his residence with a gunshot wound to the arm. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition for treatment. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"August 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,UPDATE: 08/30/21 at 8:45 a.m. The victim in this incident has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. It is now being investigated as a homicide. Orignal incident details: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 7400 block of Tioga Street for a ShotSpotter alert for 13 rounds fired just before midnight. Arriving units located an 18-year-old male down on the street with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital by medics in critical condition. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. Detectives from Violent Crimes are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"December 9, 2021",Arrest,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police have arrested Derek Reddix, 32 of East Pittsburgh in connection with a November 26, 2021 shooting on the South Side that left a male and a female wounded. Reddix faces multiple charges including Criminal Attempt Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Persons not to Possess a Firearm, and Possession with Intent to Deliver. He was arrested without incident and is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1563",Cara Cruz
"January 19, 2021",Homcide,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and EMS responded to the 3300 block of Webster Avenue on November 12, 2020 around 2:20 a.m. When Zone 2 officers and EMS arrived, they were alerted to an unconscious male in the residence. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. Upon investigations, police arrested 26-year-old Raymone Curry on scene and charged him with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats. The victim, 60-year-old Gregory Hill was pronounced deceased on January 17th after being taken off life support. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police VCU detectives are now investigating this as a homicide.",Maurice Matthew
"November 7, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a ShotSpotter alert of shots fired on the 4800 block of Rosetta Street just before 2 p.m. While they were en route to the area, they were informed that a female victim had walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound. She arrived in stable condition. Police believe the two incidents may be connected. VCU detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for a gunshot victim who had arrived at a local hospital by private means just after 7:15 p.m. The adult male victim suffered a gunshot wound to the back. He arrived in stable condition. The exact location of the shooting is not yet known. Police are searching for a crime scene in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant Road. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"June 30, 2020",Arson Arrest,Zone 2,"A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Devin Montgomery, 24, of Pittsburgh with arson during the May 30 protest demonstrations downtown. Montgomery is accused of setting fire to an unmarked police vehicle near the Fifth Avenue entrance to PPG Paints Arena. His arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, which would also like to thank the FBI for its assistance with this case. Original blotter post: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/699",Cara Cruz
"April 14, 2021",Assault,Zone 2/3,"On Sunday April 11, just before 1 p.m., officers from Zone 2 were dispatched to Mercy Hospital for a male who wished to report an assault. Officers spoke with a male victim with facial injuries and an injury to one arm. The male told police it happened in a bar somewhere on the South Side. He did not know the exact location or time of day it occurred. He told police he accidentally bumped into another male at the bar who confronted him verbally. He says that male and another ended up punching and kicking him. The complainant admits to throwing a bottle of alcohol, but didn’t know if he had hit anyone. There were no 911 calls for this incident. The investigation was handed over to Zone 3 detectives. On Wednesday, April 14, plainclothes detectives from Zone 3 took a report from the complainant and his attorney about an alleged assault they say occurred on the 1700 block of East Carson Street on the weekend. Detectives are reviewing the complaint and are consulting with the District Attorney’s office which will determine whether charges are warranted against the accused individual. They are also reviewing any available video footage.",Pittsburgh Police do not name alleged victims of crime or the accused unless there are charges that have been filed.</p> <p> </p> <strong
"August 10, 2019",Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, Fire and Police responded to reports of a single vehicle that had struck a house in the 5100 block of 2nd Avenue just after 7:30 a.m. Fire and EMS were already on scene when Police arrived to speak with the female driver of the vehicle. The woman told officers her brakes failed so she turned to drive across an open field area where she eventually struck the house. The house was not occupied at the time. The driver was not hurt and was not transported to the hospital. However, she did not possess a driver’s license and the vehicle’s inspection had expired. She was not arrested at the scene, but charges are pending. Fire ensured the gas connection to the house was turned off. PLI was not called to inspect the integrity of the structure.",Cara Cruz
"May 31, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 7200 block of Kelly Street on May 31st around 12:05 a.m. Responding officers were met by a large group of people fleeing the scene on foot and by motor vehicles. The mass exodus of vehicles led to multiple collisions in the area. When officers made their way through, they found three victims with gunshot wounds and a male injured from a motorcycle collision. One male shooting victim was transported by EMS in critical condition. They were pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. The second in stable condition and the final was taken by private vehicle listed as critical condition. The motorcycle operator was taken by EMS in serious condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and Violent Crime Unit arrived to process the scene and are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"October 14, 2021",Fire,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to reports of a houseboat on fire on the Allegheny River near 100 Mazeroski Way around 5:50 a.m. A River Rescue crew member reporting to work observed smoke coming from the docked boat. River Rescue personnel initially utilized fire extinguishers to control the fire until firefighters responded with Engine 37, Truck 32, Battilion Chief 1, and Fire Boat 1. The fire was extinguished within 30 minutes. The boat was not occupied. No one was injured. The Fire Investigation Unit will determine the exact cause of the fire, which appears to have started in a mattress. Police from Zone 1 were also on scene.",Cara Cruz
"October 8, 2020",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance to help locate a missing juvenile female. Madison Shablesky, 15, is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with medium length brown hair, hazel eyes, and around 140 pounds. She was last seen Thursday, October 8th around 1 p.m. in the area of Marshall Avenue and Route 65 wearing blue jacket, white crop top, camo leggings, gray and furry backpack, and carrying a blue mug with stickers on it. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412)-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"April 5, 2021",SWAT,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 100 block of Daisey Street for a domestic 9-1-1 call around 1025 a.m. When officers arrived, a male let the female out of the home and slammed the door behind her. The male refused to come out of the house after officers gave multiple verbal commands. SWAT and negotiators arrived on scene, and the male continued to make threat towards officers. He walked out of the house around 45-minutes later where he was taken into custody without incident. The female vicim was treated by medics for a facial injury.",Maurice Matthew
"September 19, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2300 block of East Hills Drive around 2 p.m. Zone 5 officers found two woman who had sustained stab wounds, including one woman who had multiple lacerations to her face. They were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating. Charges are pending.",Chris Togneri
"July 13, 2020",Protest-related,Zone 2,"On May 30, 2020 the male shown in these photos is suspected of throwing rocks/bricks at police at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street during protest demonstrations downtown. Damage Assessment and Accountability (DAAT) investigators seek the public’s help in identifying him. If you have any information about the identity of this individual please contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"June 12, 2021",Shooting,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the intersection of Second and Flowers avenues on June 11 around 11:40 p.m. for a reported shooting victim. When first responders arrived, they located an adult female with a gunshot wound. The victim was conscious and alert when medics transported her to a local hospital. While attending to the female victim, Zone 4 officers were notified of a male gunshot victim at the 200 block of Renova Street. The victim from Renova Street had a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the adult male to a local hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 18, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of shots fired Downtown on Wood Street between Liberty Avenue and 6th Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male victim in his 20's who had been shot in the side and in the leg. He was conscious and talking and managed to tell police he had been in an argument with two males on the street when one of them pulled out a gun and shot him. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. The two suspects fled on foot toward Liberty Avenue. GVI and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"April 29, 2020",Bicycle Accident,Nine Mile Run Hollow,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, Police and Park Rangers responded to a report of a cyclist who had a struck a tree and gone down a hillside in Nine Mile Run Hollow around 6 p.m. The male was located and removed from a wooded area in a basket. Medics transported him to UPMC Presbyterian in critical condition. During the rescue, a medic from Rescue 1 went into cardiac arrest. The medic was resuscitated on scene and transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. Note: The closest address to this wooded location is the 1200 block of Commercial Street. Any updates will be provided through the Blotter.",Chris Togneri
"September 7, 2019",Deceased Male,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to a 911 call for a body spotted by the railroad tracks at Anderson Street near N. Canal Street just before 8:15 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found an unresponsive adult male in his 40's or 50's. Medics declared the male deceased at the scene. Detectives from Homicide and the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The cause and manner of death are undetermined at this time. That information will be released by the Medical Examiner's Office. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"April 28, 2021",Search warrant / Arrest,Zone 5,"Following an investigation by Zone 5 detectives, a search warrant was obtained for a residence in the 500 block of Cora Street. In the early morning hours of April 28, 2021 SWAT executed a search of the residence during which multiple firearms, along with suspected cocaine and ecstasy, oxycodone, suspected heroin, and marijuana were recovered. Dane Brooks, 52, of Pittsburgh faces federal charges.",Cara Cruz
"February 11, 2020",Abduction Attempt,Zone 5,,Cara Cruz
"November 7, 2021",Rescue,Zone 3,"At 4:36 p.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a male lost and trapped on the hillside between the Wabash Tunnel and PJ McCardle Roadway. A middle-aged male from out of state became caught on the hillside above a steep drop off, after trying to rescue his drone that he had lost. After an extensive climb using harnesses, ropes and ladders, EMS Rescue 2 was able to reach the male and get him to safety. Medic 14 evaluated him and he denied any injuries and refused transport to the hospital. Police helped secured roadways and directed traffic during the rescue.",Cara Cruz
"July 8, 2019",Robbery,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a call of a robbery at a business in the 5700 block of Ellsworth Avenue just after 11:30 p.m. on July 8. When they arrived on scene they spoke with a male employee who stated he was mopping the floor when an unknown male came into the store and put a handgun to his back. The suspect demanded cash from the register and grabbed some cigarettes before placing everything in a black plastic bag. A store manager came out of a back office to observe the suspect running out the front door. No one was injured. The suspect was reportedly wearing a black ski mask that covered his face to his nose. He was also dressed entirely in black. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"March 22, 2021",,Zone 2,"An investigation by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture into allegations of animal cruelty has resulted in criminal charges against four individuals and a company. On Friday, November 26, 2020, a woman was driving in the area of Grant Street, Forbes Avenue, and Fifth Avenue downtown when she noticed approximately 10 dead or dying pigeons on the street and sidewalk and first reported it to Animal Care and Control. Police began interviewing people and investigating a commercial contract between Bird Control Services of Wernersville, PA and management of the Frick Building to chemically control the bird population on and around the property, located at 437 Grant Street in Pittsburgh. As a result, arrest warrants have been issued for the following: Allen Zimmerman - owner of Bird Control Services Randall Hoffmaster - employee of Bird Control Services - Colleen Derbish AKA Kelly Derbish - On-site Manager of the Frick Building Francisco Escalante- Manager of the Frick Building - Bird Control Services These individuals and the corporate entity, Bird Control Services, face the following charges: 3 counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals - F3 3 counts of Cruelty to Animals - M2 3 counts of Cruelty to Animals - Summary offense 3 counts of city ordinance - 636.06 - Prohibiting the capture and harm of any wild birds Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officer, Christine Luffey, was the principal investigator in this case. ""What we really want people to learn from this is that there are other, non-lethal and effective ways to deter birds from roosting on properties. We really want to educate people so that wild birds or other innocent animals are not put in danger,"" said Officer Luffey. ""This was an unfortunate way to control the wild bird population in an urban center. Other wild animals or domesticated pets being walked downtown could have easily ingested this poison with tragic results,"" Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said. ""I'd like to thank Officer Luffey, as well as Humane Action Pittsburgh, who helped write the legislation prohibiting the capture and harm of any wild bird."" The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police would also like to thank the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Assistant District Attorney Lisa Borrelli, and David Madden with Animal Care and Control for their assistance with this case.",Cara Cruz
"September 3, 2020",Missing person,All zones,"UPDATE: 09/03/20 While this will remain an open case, at the family's request, police are no longer asking the media and the public for assistance in locating Arielle Eyers. Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing 32-year-old female. Arielle Eyers is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 120 pounds, with blue eyes. She was last seen in her Highland Park neighborhood in early August. She may have traveled to South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, or West Virginia. If anyone has information on her whereabouts, please contact SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"October 4, 2020",Fire,Zone 231-46,"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a two-alarm structure fire in the 30 block of Mount Oliver Street just after 8 p.m. When crews arrived on scene they found heavy flames at the rear of one of the structures. The fire quickly grew to four alarms. There were two separate collapses at the rear of the building and a mayday was called out at one point until all of the firefighters were safely accounted for. Four firefighters were injured. One suffered a minor burn injury, while another received a laceration. Two others sustained shoulder injuries. All four were transported by EMS to the hospital for treatment and evaluation. All of the residents of the three affected structures exited safely, but they will be assisted by the Red Cross with finding temporary accommodations. The fire was contained mainly to the center building, but the two adjoining buildings received water and smoke damage. The fire was declared under control at 10:22 p.m. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause and exact origin of the fire. The Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections will be called in to assess the integrity of the structures.",Cara Cruz
"October 2, 2021",Fire,Sheradan,"Just after 8 p.m. on October 2, 2021, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Pittsburgh Police responded to Universal Street in Sheraden for reports of a house fire. At the time, the home was occupied by two people. Both made it out of the home with assistance from responding officers. One person was taken to a hospital for treatment. A second nearby home sustained heat damage. The Fire Investigation Unit was on scene to determine the exact cause of the fire, which is still under investigation.",Amanda Mueller
"December 26, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 5,,Maurice Matthew
"December 10, 2020",Missing Woman,East Liberty,"(NOTE: The following missing person alert was posted yesterday on social media. PIO Office is posting again on the Blotter today in hopes of generating a greater community response and more tips.) ALERT: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing woman. Maquallah Alford Bey, 25, of East Liberty, who was last seen walking in her neighborhood on the evening of Nov. 25, was reported missing on Dec. 9. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall with brown eyes, long purple braids and multiple ear and nose piercings. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"October 18, 2019",Robbery,Oakland,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 4, along with University of Pittsburgh Police, responded to a report of a robbery at the 3400 block of Forbes Avenue just after 6:15 p.m on October 18th. Per the investigation at Jimmy Johns, police learned the suspect stated he had a weapon and demanded cash. When the suspect grabbed the cash from the register he ran down Forbes Avenue. Nobody was hurt. The suspect is described as an older male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, slender build, with salt and pepper colored beard, wearing a thick flannel jacket, dark pants and a beanie cap. Police are still investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"September 18, 2019",Bank Robberies,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators today issued two arrest warrants for a serial bank robber. Shawn Stevens, 49, of East Liberty was on parole for a previous bank robbery when he robbed two more banks this month. He is wanted for the Sept. 9 robbery of a Citizens Bank on the 3700 block of Fifth Avenue, and for the Sept. 17 robbery of a PNC Bank on the 5600 block of Walnut Street. In both robberies, Stevens handed a teller a note saying he was armed and demanding cash placed in a bag with no dye packs. Once he received an undisclosed amount of money, he left the bank without speaking. Stevens is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 240 pounds and has brown eyes. He should be considered potentially armed and dangerous. Pittsburgh Police is working with the FBI Pittsburgh to locate Stevens. Anyone with information on Stevens’ whereabouts is asked to call Violent Crimes Detectives at (412) 323-7161. If you see him in person, call 911. CORRECTION: Stevens was on PROBATION for his last bank robbery, not parole. (Time stamp: Sept. 19 at 7:50 p.m.)",Chris Togneri
"July 18, 2020",--,--,"It was with great sadness that Pittsburgh Public Safety observed the passing of Robert Full on July 17, 2020. Mr. Full began his public service as a first responder with the Forest Hills Fire Department in the early 1970’s. For 45 years, he also served the City of Pittsburgh (EMS), Allegheny County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “Bob was a mentor and a teacher to me,” Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said. “I’ve known Bob since I started my Public Safety career with Forest Hills in 1978. He was a leader. He was a well-known instructor in firefighting, rescue, and hazmat throughout the region. Bob Full was an incredible ally of Public Safety.” Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Assistant Chief Norman Auvil remembered Full as a close friend who was instrumental in creating the City’s Rescue and HazMat services. “He was absolutely focused on the mission at hand,” Auvil said. “Rescue, HazMat, EMS Medicine—he wanted nothing more than the best training and the best equipment for the people under his command. ... He was sincere. Quiet. Totally dedicated to whatever he was doing. He was just a good guy—one of those guys. You know, we all have priorities in life. Despite everything he accomplished in life, his priority was always his family.” “Bob Full was a leader in the city, county and state who was always an advocate for EMS and Public Safety,” EMS Chief Ronald Romano added. “He helped shape Rescue services and Hazard Materials training. He was an important figure who oversaw many advances in Public Safety.”",Chris Togneri
"May 3, 2021",Fire,Fire Zone 4-5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Iberia Street around 9:45 p.m. A second alarm was called at 9:53 p.m. The fire began in a structure that was reported to be vacant and under construction. A neighboring structure received exposure, but the occupant was able to exit safely. Firefighters gained control of the fire in about 30 minutes. All residents were accounted for and the Red Cross was not needed to assist. There were no injuries to firefighters and no transports by medics on scene. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"July 27, 2020",Missing Person,All zones,"------------------------------------ Pittsburgh Police seek the public's assistance in locating a missing 11-year-old girl. Daitarra Rippy is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 100 pounds, with long black hair usually worn in a ponytail. She was last seen in the Beltzhoover area around 9:30 p.m. on July 26 wearing a white shirt and black shorts. Anyone with information is asked to dial 911.",Cara Cruz
"August 3, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit seeks the public's assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old male. Zachary Eisner is from Hazelwood but was last seen this morning in the Braddock area wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt. Eisner is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall around 165 pounds with dark hair and hazel eyes. He may have a cut on his hand and facial hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"March 4, 2021",,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to the 5800 block of Black Street for a reported unconscious female around 10:50 a.m. When first responders arrived, a family member directed them to the woman in the bathroom. Medics pronounced the woman deceased on scene. The Mobile Crime Unit and detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 14, 2019",Duckling Rescue,Waterworks,"Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control, with the help of passersby, rescued five ducklings that fell into a sewer in front of the Waterworks Cinemas on Friday. Animal Care & Control officers responded to the cinema around 9:30 a.m. after a man called 911 to report that he saw a duck and her ducklings walking through the parking lot, and that several ducklings fell through the wide openings of a sewer grate. Officers Duane Eagan and Jim Genco believed three ducklings were in the sewer. They removed the grate cover and lowered nets about eight feet to the sewer bottom. They lured the ducklings, who were hiding in sewer pipes, into the opening with popcorn from the cinema and by whistling. The first two ducklings emerged around 10:30 a.m. Genco put them in a cage and set it near bushes where the mother duck was last seen. They hoped the chirping of the ducklings would draw her back to the area. The last duckling was shy and refused to exit the pipe. So Eagan and Genco lowered the cage with the two ducklings back into the sewer to attract the third duckling. Dan McConnell, a technician with Fire Fighter Sales & Services – who was in the area to check extinguishers at the movie theater and who made the original 911 call – provided wire from his truck to help lower the cage. Within minutes, the third duckling emerged and Eagan caught it in his net and lifted it out of the sewer. The mother duck did not return, so Animal Care & Control took the three ducklings to Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Center in Verona, where the ducklings will be fostered until they are ready to be released into the wild. But the story is not over ... Around 1:35 p.m., Animal Care & Control returned to the site after McConnell heard more chirping from the sewer and again called Public Safety. The officers removed the grate, set up the net and caught the final two ducklings, who were hiding in a different pipe from the first three ducklings. Those ducklings were taken to Verona to join their siblings. The rescue mission was aided not only by McConnell, but by passersby who helped remove the heavy grate, and Alcosan’s Charles Simone, who used a goose call to help draw the first three ducklings from their hiding place. Public Safety thanks everyone who pitched in to save the five ducklings. NOTE: For photos of the rescue, please see Public Safety's Facebook Page.",Chris Togneri
"November 29, 2021",Robbery,Zone 4,"Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to reports of a robbery in the 3700 block of Fifth Avenue, just after 2:30 a.m. Arriving units met with a male victim who told officers he had just used an ATM and was walking back to his vehicle, when a male actor threatened to shoot him and demanded his money. No weapon was seen. The victim handed over the money and the actor fled on foot. A short distance away from the crime scene, University of Pittsburgh Police apprehended the suspect. He faces robbery charges. Pittsburgh Police handled the arrest.",Cara Cruz
"March 12, 2020",Vehicle vs Pedestrian,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle around 8:35 p.m. on the 7300 block of Frankstown Avenue. Zone 5 officers found a 47-year-old male with severe lacerations to his face and injuries to his arms and shoulder. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Officers later located the vehicle on Dearborn Street in Garfield and towed it. The investigation continues.,Chris Togneri
"December 13, 2021",Fire,Zone 1-17,Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 2-alarm fire in an apartment building in the 100 block of Wabash Street around 10:25 p.m. Firefighters managed to knock down the fire quickly and ensure that no residents were trapped inside any of the six units. Only five were occupied. The Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance and temporary accommodations for seven adults and three children who were displaced. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters. Two police officers from Zone 6 suffered minor smoke inhalation while assisting in evacuating residents from the building. Medics treated them on scene. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Investigation Unit.,Cara Cruz
"January 15, 2021",Body,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a body found on Fountain Street near Sandusky Street around 7 a.m. A medical worker from Allegheny General Hospital had parked on Fountain for work, saw the body of an adult female on the side of the road, and began CPR. Attempts to save her life, however, were unsuccessful. There were no obvious signs of foul play. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office will release the woman's identity and determine the cause and manner of death. Pittsburgh Police's Major Crimes Unit is investigating.",Chris Togneri
"December 9, 2019",Missing Person,All Zones,UPDATE: 2:10 p.m. 12/10/19 Saniyah Gates has been safely located. Thank you to the media and the public for all of your concern and shares on social media.,
"August 24, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Just before 9 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 9-1-1 calls, for multiple shots fired in the 2100 block of Rhine Street. Responding officers located two victims in an apartment on the lower level of a building. One male suffered gunshot wounds to the leg and the ribs. Officers applied a tourniquet until medics arrived. The victim was transported to the hospital in serious condition. A second male victim was transported in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the right leg and a graze wound to the head. A third victim, a female, arrived at the hospital by private means with gunshot wounds to the right leg and and left arm. Detectives from Violent Crimes are investigating. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the two locations. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 21, 2020",Crime Statistics,Citywide,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has released its August 2020 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics sheets citywide and for all six police zones. The statistics, which cover August 1 to August 31, are prepared by the Crime Analysis Unit. It found the City experienced an overall 1.3% increase in incidences of crime compared with the previous month, but a 17.6% decrease in incidences compared with the same time frame in 2019, and a 25.9% decrease when compared with the five-year average. It should be noted that the more serious Part 1 crimes against the person and property decreased by 22.6% from August of 2019 and by 40.1% measured against the five-year average. See graphics below for further detail and descriptions of Part 1 and Part 2 coded crimes.",Cara Cruz
"June 14, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue around 1:45 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers and EMS were directed to a male with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The victim was pronounced deceased after arriving at the hospital. Officers were notified of a second gunshot wound victim who arrived at a nearby hospital by private vehicle. The male victim was last listed in critical condition. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"November 15, 2019",Accident,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police from Zone 5 responded to a vehicle accident on Washington Boulevard around 6:50 a.m. Responding officers discovered a three vehicle accident. A Department of Public Works truck leaking fuel as a result of the crash. A sand truck has responded to contain the fuel spill. Two people have been transported to a local hospital in stable condition. All lanes on Washington Boulevard but one are closed until the fuel can be cleaned. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"March 8, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,Gyslene Niyonizigiye has returned home safely. Thank you to the media and the public for your social media shares and concern.,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public's assistance in finding a missing 12-year-old girl.</p> <p>Gyslene Niyonizigiye is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 140 pounds. </p> <p>She was last seen in Northview Heights on March 7 at approximately 1 - 2 p.m. when she is believed to have visited a friend's house in Northview Heights. The family does not know precisely where the friend lives.</p> <p>The only clothing description is that Gyslene is likely wearing a head scarf. She does not carry a cell phone. </p> <p>If you have any information please call SVU detectives at <a href=""tel:(412) 323-7141"">(412) 323-7141</a>.</p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/8767_IMG_2148.jpg"" style=""height:300px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"November 29, 2021",Shooting,West Oakland,"Police in Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter call on the 160 block of Burrows Street just after 5:30 p.m. in West Oakland. Upon arrival, responders found one male with a gunshot wound to his leg. Responders applied a tourniquet and he was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. No scene was located and the investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"June 20, 2019",Homicide,Zone 5,"Geron Anderson, 24, of the Hill District, was arrested on June 19, 2019 and charged with Criminal Homicide and violations of the Uniform Firearms Act in the death of Kenneth Baptiste Jr. on March 30, 2019.",Cara Cruz
"February 19, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call for a male with stab wounds at the intersection of 7th and E. Carson streets around 11:40 p.m. When Zone 3 officers arrived, they were directed to a male on the sidewalk with multiple wounds to his back and abdomen. Police rendered aid until EMS arrived. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 13, 2020",EOD,Zone 2,"No question, Pittsburgh is steeped in history, and the city has another secret to reveal. Just before 12:20 p.m. on July 2, a Franjo Construction crew working on 39th Street, between the Allegheny River and Butler Street in Lawrenceville, struck something solid while turning soil for a new condominium development by Milhaus. Thankfully, this excavator operator had some prior experience and promptly called the Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad when he recognized what his machinery had hit; a cache of Civil War era cannonballs. This was the same employee who had helped unearth 715 cannonballs while working not far from here in March of 2017, the site of the former Allegheny Arsenal, an important supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The tally on this latest discovery of cannonballs has not yet been established. The cannonballs are the property of the United States Army. The ordnances are live and therefore sensitive to certain conditions, such as shock, heat, friction, and impact. As such, the Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad will handle mitigation of the cannonballs in coordination with the Army.",Cara Cruz
"October 25, 2020",Collision,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS, and Police responded to a vehicle collision at the 900 block of Steuben Street around 12 a.m. Pittsburgh Firefighters from Station 30 walked out, and discovered a sedan had struck the front of the fire station. Medics extricated the driver and passenger who were conscious and alert. Both victims were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The fire engines sustained no damage and firefighters were not injured. The cause of the collision is under investigation.",Maurice Matthew
"September 2, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 7400 block of Frankstown Avenue around 9:50 p.m. Responding Zone 5 officers located a male with multiple gunshot wounds at the corner of Frankstown Avenue and Collier Street. The officers rendered aid to the victim until medics arrived. The conscious and alert victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit and detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"November 30, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 were called to Mercy Hospital for a male stabbing victim who had walked into the hospital just after 4:30 a.m. It's not known at this time where the incident occurred. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"January 9, 2021",Vehicle Collision,Zone 5,"Just after 2 a.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 spotted a vehicle believed involved in an armed carjacking earlier in the evening on Race Street and began following it. When they activated their lights and sirens the vehicle sped off at a high rate of speed well ahead of the officers, before crashing at East Liberty Blvd. and Frankstown Avenue. The vehicle caught fire, but police were able to extinguish the fire and safely extricate the occupants. Medics transported the male driver and the male passenger to the hospital with unknown injuries. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 9, 2020",Riot/Looting,Uptown/Downtown,"The Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce (DAAT), comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, continues to gather evidence and investigate acts of violence and destruction committed by a small group of people at otherwise peaceful protests. The taskforce is releasing three images from May 30 in hopes that members of the public can help identify the suspects. The images include a woman who defaced the Mario Lemieux statue in front of PPG Arena, a looter in a Downtown business, and a male throwing a projectile at police Downtown. Anyone with information on these suspects is asked to contact the taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the taskforce. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Chris Togneri
"November 14, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a Shotspotter alert at the corner of Kelly and Collier streets around 10:40 p.m. Zone 5 officers discovered two gunshot wound victims. The first was a deceased male victim lying next to a vehicle. The second victim was a female in the street. The woman was transported by medics to a local hospital in critical condition. The female victim would later be pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 28, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 5,"ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers around 10:15 p.m. responded to the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue for a stabbing in the same area where two people were stabbed last night. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in serious condition. Police have reason to believe the suspect in tonight’s stabbing is the same man who carried out last night’s attacks, which left one man in critical condition and another man dead. Police have pulled an image of the suspect from a business security cam (see below). Anyone with information on this man’s identity or whereabouts is asked to call the Violent Crime Unit at (412) 323-7161. More information on last night’s stabbings: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/725",Chris Togneri
"April 12, 2021",Homicide,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to 911 calls for shots fired in the 1700 block of Termon Avenue just after 2 a.m. Responding officers located a young adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest inside the doorway of a residence. Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed evidence. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 27, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, of dozens of shots fired on the 2300 block of E. Hills Drive just before 9:15 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim with gunshot wounds to his shoulder and to his side. He was transported by EMS to the hospital in critical condition, but later upgraded to stable condition. Per the initial investigation, police believe the shots were fired between two vehicles. Bullets were also recovered from two structures that were hit in the same area. There were no injuries to anyone inside. VCU and MCU arrived to process the scene. Police continue to investigate.",Cara Cruz
"August 25, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert for shots fired in the 100 block of Dinwiddie Street just before 3 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male victim in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. VCU and Homicide detectives are investigating. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"April 1, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing and endangered male. Curtis Paschal, 79, was last seen around 11:30 p.m. on March 31 in the South Side. He is 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with Brown eyes. Paschal uses a Yellow and Black wheelchair. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"July 4, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from multiple zones, as well as members of the Major Crimes Unit, responded to reports of shots fired in the 600 block of Penn Avenue at approximately 11:10 p.m. When police arrived on scene they found two males with gun shot wounds. One male had a gunshot wound to the head, the other suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Both males were transported by EMS to local hospitals in critical condition. Police are investigating. Anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Penn Avenue near 7th Street and may have witnessed this incident is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"November 6, 2021",Aggravated Assault,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to the 1700 block of E. Carson St. for reports of an altercation just after 1 a.m. Officers spoke with a male who had become extremely angry with a tow truck driver after he learned his vehicle was being towed. The driver had called for help from police. The male punched a responding officer in the face, causing a laceration to his lip. He then ran from the officer before being arrested. Ithiel Horton, 21, of New Jersey is charged with Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, and Public Drunkenness. He was transported to Allegheny County Jail. Also arrested was Michelle Pilyugin, 19, of New York. She is charged with False Identification to Law Enforcement, Disorderly Conduct, two counts of Carrying a False Identification Card, Public Drunkenness, and Underage Drinking.",Cara Cruz
"February 15, 2020",Laceration/Cut Wound,Hospital - Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police were notified of a possible stabbing victim who transported himself to Mercy Hospital just after 3 a.m. The male was in stable condition with lacerations to his back that may have been caused by glass. He was not cooperating with police who believe the male may have incurred his injuries in a fight somewhere along Brookline Boulevard. The male was to be treated and released from the hospital swiftly. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"December 16, 2020",1-Alarm Fire,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a 1-Alarm on the 400 block of Alger Street around 9:45 a.m. When first responders arrived, they were met by the resident, who alerted them of a fire in the basement. Firefighters kept the fire contained to the basement. The fire was extinguished in just under 30-minutes. A firefighter suffered an ankle injury inside of the structure. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other injuries. The Fire Investigation Unit will be investigating to determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"January 8, 2020",Body,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report a possibly deceased female on the 2200 block of Humber Way around 9 a.m. Zone 2 officers confirmed that a female outside a vacant home was dead. VCU and Crime Scene Unit detectives responded to process the scene. Police are investigating. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office will release the woman's identity, as well as the cause and manner of death.",Chris Togneri
"April 8, 2021",Dog attack,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to the 3200 block of Middletown Road just after 6:30 a.m. for a possible shots fired call. Officers were updated en route that an off-duty Pittsburgh Police officer walking his dog was attacked by a loose pit bull. After yelling at the dog to stay back, it continued to come at him aggressively and the officer shot the animal in the paw. The dog ran back to its home in the same block. The officer and his dog were not injured. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived on scene and took photos of the incident location. Police spoke with several witnesses. Animal Care and Control spoke with the owner of the pit bull who did not have a proper permit or shots for the animal. Animal Care and Control will be filing multiple citations against the pit bull owner.",Cara Cruz
"September 22, 2021",Stabbing,Perry South,"On September 22, 2021, Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 officers responded to the 100 block of Daisey Street for a report of a male stabbed during a domestic incident. Upon arrival, they found female driving a vehicle towards Sherlock Street with a male passenger covered in blood. As responders provided first aid to the male, the driveR stated she was inside when the victim came in bleeding. While investigating inside the residence, officers found a kitchen knife covered in blood and arrested the female suspect on scene. She will be charged with aggravated assault. The victim was transported to a local hospital.",Amanda Mueller
"October 2, 2020",DOA,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a call for a body discovered in a residence on the 00 block of Halket Street in South Oakland before 1:30 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they observed the body of a deceased adult male in an upstairs bedroom. It's believed the body may have been there for some time. The cause, manner, and time of death will come from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 12, 2019",Robbery/SWAT,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of an armed robbery inside a residence at in the 200 block of Moore Avenue in Knoxville just before 2 p.m. on August 12. When officers arrived on scene they were met outside by a male victim who told them multiple male suspects had robbed him with gun resembling an assault rifle. In the interest of safety in the residential neighborhood, SWAT was called in. After surrounding the residence and conducting several verbal hails for any possible suspects to come out, SWAT members moved in after more than an hour. After working tactically inside, the search for suspects revealed negative results. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"July 28, 2020",Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2, while responding to another call, witnessed the driver of a dirt bike collide with a parked vehicle at the intersection of Reed Street and Elmore Street just before 10 p.m. The male driver of the dirt bike was unresponsive at the scene, with agonal breathing. He was transported to the hospital by medics in serious, but non-life-threatening condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"December 30, 2020",DUI,Zone 3,"Police arrested a Carrick woman on DUI charges after she struck the rear of a police cruiser with her vehicle on Dec. 30. A Zone 3 officer en route to an alarm call was stopped at a light near the intersection of Brownsville Road and Parkfield Street around 4:10 p.m. when a vehicle struck him from behind. Through a series of field sobriety tests, the driver was determined to be intoxicated. Tammy Grum, 47, was arrested on DUI charges. No one was injured.",Chris Togneri
"August 23, 2021",Collision,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to the southbound lanes of Route 65 just after 2 a.m. for a rollover collision. When first responders arrived, they located a tractor trailer rolled onto the passenger side. The driver was able to exit the cab, and was not injured. The HazMat response team arrived to contain the leaking diesel fuel. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene. Route 65 in the direction to Downtown Pittsburgh is closed until the loaded materials and truck can be removed.",Maurice Matthew
"November 17, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"UPDATE: 11/17/20 2:52 Just before noon, Pittsburgh Police SWAT was called to the 2600 block of Tilbury Avenue after a suspect vehicle from the Bedford Ave. shooting was located outside a residence. The vehicle was registered to an address in this block. Some residents inside the multi-unit structure exited safely and spoke with police. SWAT operators gave verbal hails for anyone else inside to leave the residence. SWAT eventually gained access and did a thorough search to verify there were no other occupants inside. There were no arrests made at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. --------------","Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 calls for a male shot on the 2500 block of Bedford Avenue around 11 a.m.</span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt""> </span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt"">When first responders arrived, they discovered a male victim in the street with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The victim was pronounced deceased shortly after.</span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt""> </span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt""><span style=""mso-spacerun:yes""> </span>While conducting the investigation, a second gunshot victim walked into a local hospital. The second victim was listed as stable. </span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt""> </span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt"">There were no other injuries at the scene or suspect descriptions. </span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt""> </span></p> <p style=""margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt""><span style=""font-size:13.0pt"">The Crime Scene and Violent Crime unit detectives processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.</span></p> <strong"
"May 24, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,,Cara Cruz
"July 2, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 2100 block of Rhine Street around 4:45 p.m. Zone 2 officers found a male victim shot in the head inside an apartment building. Pittsburgh EMS transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating. UPDATE: Shayla Johnson, 17, of the North Side was arrested Aug. 21 and charged as an adult for Criminal Conspiracy (Robbery) and Criminal Use of Communication Facility in relation to an Aggravated Assault that occurred on July 2, 2019 in the 2100 block of Rhine Street. UPDATE 2 (Nov. 4): The shooting victim, Julian Carpenter, 24, has died of his wounds. Police continue to investigate.",Chris Togneri
"March 24, 2020",Motorcycle v. Vehicle Collision,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to 9-1-1 calls for a motorcycle that had broadsided a vehicle at the intersection of Meyran Avenue and Louisa Street at around 4:40 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found the male motorcycle driver who was on the ground bleeding from the head. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased. There were no injuries to the driver of the vehicle and there were no passengers. The Collision Investigation Unit was on scene and is investigating. The exact cause of death and identity of the victim will be released by the Medical Examiner's Office.,Cara Cruz
"May 11, 2020",Robbery,Zone 4,"Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery at a business in the 5800 block of Forbes Avenue around 10:45 p.m. A business employee said a male suspect grabbed her and demanded money. The employee ran and the suspect also fled. Zone 4 officers searched the area and acted on a witness tip that a male matching the suspect’s description boarded a bus. Police stopped the bus near the Rankin Police Station and took the male into custody without incident. Dwayne Harvey, 52, of Braddock was arrested on robbery charges. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"April 19, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a male shot on the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue just after midnight. When first responders arrived, they discovered the male victim inside of the business with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Medic 11 transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The victim told police he was shot by an unknown male near the main entrance. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction wearing jeans and a goatee. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 3, 2019",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire on the 2900 block of Chartiers Avenue around 11:15 p.m. Zone 6 officers found a male with a gunshot wound to the chest. The male was conscious when Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"June 18, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 2,"UPDATE (June 22, 2020 -- 3:40 p.m.): Battle has been safely located. Thanks to all for your concern. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing teen. William Battle, 19, of the Hill District was last seen on Wednesday, June 17. He was wearing a blue jean jacket and black jeans. Battle is 5 feet and 6 inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds and has medium-length dread locks with blonde tips. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Special Victims Unit (Missing Persons) at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"November 1, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 responded to a reports of a serious collision on Saw Mill Run Blvd. near Moredale Street just after 9 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found two-vehicles had collided head-on. The 35-year-old female driver of the vehicle headed outbound was transported by EMS to the hospital with serious injuries. The 60-year-old female driver of the vehicle traveling inbound was transported to Mercy Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. There were no passengers in either vehicle. Witnesses at the scene told police they believed one of the drivers may have experienced a medical emergency. The Collision Investigation Unit is working to establish the exact cause of the crash.,Cara Cruz
"July 11, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 2100 block of Webster Avenue around 12:10 a.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they were directed to a male with multiple gunshot wounds to the leg. The victim was alert and conscious when officers applied tourniquets on the victim. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 16, 2020",Fire,,"Firefighters with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to a 1-Alarm fire at the 500 block of Singer Place around 2 p.m. Firefighters arrived and witnessed smoke coming from the abandon structure. A firefighter sustained an injury while on scene. Medics transported that firefighter to Mercy Hospital for a fractured ankle. The fire was brought under control around 30 minutes after firefighters arrival. There were no other injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.",Maurice Matthew
"October 14, 2020",Missing person,All Zones,"---------------------------- Special Victims Unit detectives are still actively searching for Shavon Lofland, 28, who has been missing since Monday, October 12. Police are once again appealing to the media and the public to be on the lookout for Lofland, as he is in dire need of medical attention. If seen, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Original blotter entry: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/924",Cara Cruz
"July 17, 2019",Missing Person,Zone 5,"UPDATE: India Ford has been located and she is safe. Thank you to the public and the media for your concern and coverage. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing girl. India Ford, 10, was last seen on Tuesday, July 16 at approximately 9:00 p.m. in the 400 block of Rosedale Street. She was last seen wearing a pink tank top and blue shorts. She has braided hair with white ties. She may have rollerblades with her. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact police headquarters at (412) 323-7800 or Zone 5 station at (412) 665-3605.",Cara Cruz
"February 6, 2020",accident,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Grant Street and Forbes Avenue around 1:50 p.m. On arrival, first responders found one female patient on Forbes Avenue. She was transported to Mercy Hospital in critical condition. The driver stayed on scene. There was no visible damage to the vehicle. Police are investigating. Forbes Ave is closed between Grant Street and Scrip Way.",Maurice Matthew
"May 16, 2019",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to reports of a female pedestrian struck by a vehicle on S. Aiken Avenue outside UPMC Shadyside just after 9 p.m. The female was alert and talking when EMS transported her to UPMC Presbyterian in stable condition with a leg injury. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"August 19, 2019",Shots fired,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a ShotSpotter alert of shots fired in the 2500 block of Bedford Avenue at 11:50 p.m. When they arrived on scene they discovered a vehicle that had been struck by a bullet. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. Shortly thereafter, police were advised of a male victim who had arrived at a local hospital by private means with a gunshot wound below his left knee. He told police it happened while he was walking on Bedford Avenue. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"May 20, 2021",Collision,Zone 3-6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zones 3 and 6 responded to the 1700 block of West Liberty Avenue for reports of a vehicle that had struck a building at around 5 a.m. Responding officers located the vehicle, but the driver had left the scene. The building, home to a commercial business, received moderate to significant damage. Building inspectors from Permits, Licenses, and Inspections will determine the integrity of the structure. Public Works cleaned up the debris. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 22, 2020",Fire,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh bureaus of Fire, EMS and Police responded to a commercial structure fire on the 1700 block of Penn Avenue in the Strip District around 8:10 p.m. The fire quickly escalated to 4-alarms with heavy smoke and flames emanating from the third floor of the building. The flames eventually broke through the roof. There was also some possible exposure to the building immediately adjacent to the structure where the fire originated. A firefighter suffered an injury to his shoulder while fighting the fire and was transported to Mercy Hospital by EMS for treatment. Fire Chief Darryl Jones declared the fire to be under control at approximately 9:20 p.m. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause.",Cara Cruz
"June 25, 2021",Arrest,Zone 3,https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1280,Maurice Matthew
"September 29, 2019",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 responded to reports of shots fired in the 2500 block of W. Liberty Avenue in Beechview just after 1:20 a.m. When they arrived on scene they discovered shell casings in a parking lot. At the same time, a male victim walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the thigh. He arrived in stable condition. He told police he became involved in an argument with a group of other males and one of them shot him. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. Detectives from GVI are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"July 8, 2020",Shots Fired,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police received multiple 9-1-1 calls of shots fired in Market Square around 4 p.m. When responding officers from Zone 2 arrived, they were alerted to two suspects. Officers were involved in a brief foot pursuit. Officers detained two males on the 200 block of Boulevard of the Allies. Upon further investigation a weapon was discovered nearby. One suspect was transported to Allegheny County jail for Possession of a Firearm. The second person was released. There were no injuries. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"November 27, 2020",Robbery,Zone 6,"Just before 5 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to a business robbery in the 2900 block of Banksville Road. A store clerk told officers a male came behind the counter, grabbed some scissors, and demanded money from the registers. The male stole an undetermined amount of cash before fleeing the store on foot. No one was injured. Police are reviewing video footage from the business. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"September 20, 2021",Robbery,S. Millvale Avenue,"Just after 11:00 a.m., Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a robbery on the 200 block of S. Millvale Avenue. The victim told police that the suspect pointed a gun at her and took her purse before fleeing on foot. The victim was not injured. No suspect has been identified at this time. This investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"July 29, 2019",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 responded to a Shot Spotter alert for multiple rounds of gunfire in the 1200 block of Faulkner Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they discovered a male victim who was unresponsive outside near a residence. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene shortly thereafter. There are no arrests at this time. Detectives from Major Crimes are actively investigating. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Pittsburgh Police at (412) 323-7800.,Cara Cruz
"September 24, 2020",SWAT,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police spotted three males running from them at Atmore Street and Marshall Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Police noticed the bulges on their hips as they fled. Zone 1 officers were able to detain two of the males, with one being a juvenile carrying a firearm. Officers spotted the third male run into a home on Atmore Street. SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. Police conducted a search of the home, and the suspect was not located. Marshall Avenue was reopened just over an hour later. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"May 8, 2019",Shooting,Zone 1,: Cara Cruz,Chris Togneri
"January 25, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Around 12:15 p.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a Shotspotter alert, followed by a report of a male victim who showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the back. His condition was not immediately known. In the course of their investigation, police located a possible crime scene in the 100 block of Seneca Street. A K9 aided in the search of a residence in this block and a female was transported to police headquarters for questioning. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"July 16, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2, as well as detectives from the Bureau's GVI Unit, responded to a 911 call of a shot fired in the 2100 block of White Hill Drive just after 10:00 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a 15-year-old female victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was conscious and talking to police. She was transported by EMS to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. The investigation continues. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"February 26, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a walk-in stabbing victim at a local hospital around 2:40 a.m. When Zone 2 officers spoke to the man at the hospital, he said that a known male approached him at his home on the 700 block of Mercer Street in the Hill District and, following an argument, stabbed him in the stomach. He was admitted in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"April 16, 2020",Shooting Arrest,Zone 1,https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/567,Maurice Matthew
"May 14, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a reported stabbing on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Wood Street shortly before 6 p.m. When first responders arrived, they located a male with a stab wound to his back. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. During the initial investigation, police learned this was not a random incident. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2019",Vandalism,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone Three have responded to several reports of vehicles that were damaged sometime overnight between Wednesday, August 21 and the morning of Thursday, August 22 in the area of Laclede Street and Kathleen Street. Police say as many as 19 vehicles received key marks in what appears to be a random act of vandalism. Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call the Zone Three station at (412) 488-8326. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2020",SWAT/Domestic,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to the 900 block of Idlewood Ave. for a domestic at approximately 11:40 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they were met by the female party who had managed to get safely to a neighbor's house. She had suffered visible injuries and was transported to the hospital by EMS for treatment. Police went to speak with the male party who then barricaded himself inside the residence. SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. Police attempted to have him come out of the house and surrender using multiple verbal hails over a loudspeaker, while negotiators tried several times to contact him by phone but were unsuccessful. Multiple methods were utilized to draw the male out of the residence, including deploying gas and sending in a K-9 to search for him. Eventually technology was used to locate him in a third floor crawl space, but he was verbally non-compliant. After police made contact with the male he became highly combative and a Taser was deployed in order to take him into custody just after 3 a.m. He was taken to be medically- cleared before being transported to the ACJ. He faces multiple charges.",Cara Cruz
"October 4, 2019",Missing Child,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police seek the public’s help locating a missing teen. RyNique Durham, 16, of East Hills was last seen Oct. 3 near her home. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and has dark brown hair pulled into a bun. She has a scar under her right eye and was wearing a navy blue t-shirt with gray sleeves and blue jeans when last seen. She is known to frequent the Wilkinsburg area. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"June 17, 2021",Arrest,,"Pittsburgh Police detectives from the Violent Crime Unit took Chayla Robinson, 40, into custody at her home in Brentwood Borough on June 17, 2021. Robinson is charged with Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution following the shooting death of Ahmir Tuli on the 2700 block of Penn Avenue in the Strip District on February 21, 2021. The search continues for Howard Hawkins who is charged with Tuli's homicide. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1123",Cara Cruz
"November 5, 2020",Explosion,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of an explosion that caused damage to a home in the 3400 block of Denny Street just before 3:30 a.m. Responding officers located a port-a-john on the street that had been blown apart. A homeowner told police she heard a loud boom that broke a window in her home. The port-a-john was located across the street at a home under construction. The Fire Investigation Unit and the Bomb Squad were called in to investigate and process evidence. The investigation into the exact cause of the explosion is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"June 13, 2019",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a report of a robbery at a personal care home on the 2400 block of St. Norberts Street shortly after 3 a.m. Per the initial investigation, two armed males entered the facility, demanded narcotics from staff members, then fled in a dark-colored SUV. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"April 6, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to a 911 call for a person shot in 3100 block of Allendale Street at around 4:50 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a female victim, a juvenile, with a gunshot wound to the upper body. She was transported by EMS to the hospital in stable condtion. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. There are no suspects or arrests at this time. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"May 30, 2019",Homicide,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers seek the public’s help identifying a woman in relation to a homicide in the Hill District on Memorial Day. Zone 2 officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive around 10:55 p.m. on Monday, May 27. Police found a 15-year-old gunshot victim outside a residence. EMS transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. A second gunshot victim, a 34-year-old male, was taken to a local hospital by private means. He was declared dead at the hospital. Per the initial investigation, a small fight escalated and ended in gunfire. Police seek this woman in relation to the shooting: Anyone with information on this shooting or the female’s identification and/or whereabouts are asked to call homicide detectives at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"November 14, 2020",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded for a 9-1-1 call of a reported male shot on the 200 block of East Ohio Street around 11 p.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. There are no suspect descriptions and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 2, 2019",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2, EMS and Fire, responded to 911 calls of a male struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Seventh Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard downtown, just before 4:30 a.m. The vehicle did not stay at the scene. When first responders arrived they found a male victim lying in a crosswalk on Fort Duquesne Boulevard. He had suffered severe head injuries and a compound fracture to one ankle. He was transported by EMS to AGH in critical condition. The Bureau’s Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene. There were no witnesses and no description of the vehicle. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"April 23, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded for a Shotspotter alert for a single shot fired in the 2100 block of Wylie Avenue around 10:40 p.m. Officers located an unresponsive male victim with a gunshot wound to the head outside Tim's Bar. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are processing evidence at the scene. One male was taken to police headquarters for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"August 10, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"UPDATE: 8/11/21 Pittsburgh Police have made two arrests in connection with this incident. Joshua Devereaux, 31, of Pittsburgh is charged with multiple firearms violations. Kenneth Marsh III, 33, of McKees Rocks is charged with firearms violations, tampering with evidence, fleeing or attempting to elude police, and drug-related offenses. The investigation is ongoing. ______________________________________ Original incident details: Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to Bidwell Street at Pennsylvania Avenue for multiple shots fired at around 6:15 p.m. Responding units located a female gunshot victim in her 20s outside of a vehicle. Medics transported her to the hospital in critical condition. One male was detained for questioning. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. Firefighters shut off a gas line after a meter was struck by gunfire. Detectives from Major Crimes are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"May 22, 2020",Unusual,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a call for possible explosive material discovered in the 5600 block of Cox Avenue just before 8 p.m. on May 21. Responding officers spoke with a resident who had purchased an old military medical kit with gauze that contained picric acid, which was once used as an antiseptic. Picric acid can become unstable when it's bumped or heated up quickly. The homeowner took it outside and the Bomb Squad was called in. They determined the material shouldn't be transported and opted to dispose of it on site. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and EMS were standing by. After establishing a perimeter and ensuring no one was on their front porches or yards, the technicians dug a hole in the ground and safely disposed of the material. There were no injuries or resulting property damage and the hole was later filled in.",Cara Cruz
"July 25, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the 400 block of Cedar Avenue for a reported male shot around 8:25 p.m. When Zone1 officers arrived on scene, they located a male with multiple gunshot wounds to the lower body. Officers applied tourniquets to the victim until EMS arrived. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit and VCU detectives arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 22, 2019",SWAT,ARLINGTON,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a possible domestic violence call at the 200 block of Fernleaf Street. When officers arrived they spoke with a male who was cooperative at first and appeared to be leading them back to an apartment to talk. While speaking with the male, he suddenly ran inside an apartment and barricaded himself, refusing to come out. The initial investigation found the male had outstanding warrants. It was unknown whether he had any weapons. SWAT was called in to assist and ensure that there were no other occupants inside the apartment. The suspect eventually surrendered without incident. Police continue to investigate.",Maurice Matthew
"June 22, 2020",2-Alarm Fire,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a 2-alarm fire at the corner of Ivory Avenue and Peachtree Way around 2:20 p.m. When first responders arrived they observed a minivan and house on fire. The flames started from the vehicle of a neighbor and caught onto the house. The family living in the duplex was able to escape with no injuries. They were the only family living at the home. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames without complication. The Red Cross arrived on scene to assist the family. One firefighter was transported to a local hospital for a back injury. The Fire Investigation Unit will determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"July 15, 2020",Academy Closure,Fire Academy,"Public Safety decided yesterday evening to temporarily close the Fire Academy and have recruits and instructors self-quarantine. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution after an instructor began to exhibit symptoms. No one tested positive for Coronavirus, and none of the recruits are showing symptoms. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire officials created and followed a thorough Coronavirus plan for the academy. All personnel were subject to health screens before entry to the facility, social distancing and mask use was mandatory, and hand sanitizer was used throughout the day, in addition to numerous other safety measures. Plus, the entire facility was thoroughly cleaned daily. As Public Safety First Responders, we understand that it is impossible to entirely eliminate risk from our jobs or training. But we are confident in the steps we have taken to minimize risk. We will work with City Medical Director Dr. Ronald Roth to resume training as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.",Chris Togneri
"October 20, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 5,"Shortly after 3 a.m. on October 20, Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 were in the area of the 100 block of Putnam Street when they heard multiple shots fired. Officers observed a vehicle from which the shots appeared to be originating. They followed the vehicle as it took off toward Homewood, with additional units joining for backup. After winding around several streets, the vehicle crashed at Oakwood Street and Haverhill Street and the suspect, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, got out and fled on foot. A K-9 unit initiated a search for the suspect, but he was not apprehended. No victims were discovered at the original scene on Putnam and the surrounding area. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"June 9, 2021",Train Vs Pedestrian,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to the 800 block of Freeport Road on June 8, 2021 around 10:30 p.m. for a reported person struck by a train. When first responders arrived, they located the female victim who was struck while walking on the tracks. Medics pronounced the victim deceased. Detectives the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"April 26, 2020",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the vicinity of Lincoln Avenue & Lyric Street around 12:20 a.m. Responding Zone 5 officers came upon an idling vehicle at the intersection of Laxton Street & Odessa Place. Immediately upon seeing the officers, the driver and passenger fled the vehicle. At least one of the suspects was observed by officers running into a nearby house on the 6700 block of Deary Street. He refused to come out when instructed by officers. With the assistance of SWAT and negotiators, the two individuals were taken into custody without incident following a brief standoff. There were no reported injuries or shooting victims found. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"April 30, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of shots heard on the 1600 block of Westchester Street around 8:40 p.m. Before arriving on scene, Zone 6 officers received descriptions of a vehicle seen leaving the area. Zone 1 officers located the dark colored sedan a short time later in Manchester. When Zone 1 officers pulled the vehicle over at the intersection of Brighton Road and Western Avenue, the driver notified them of the wounded passenger. Officers applied tourniquets to the victim until medics arrived. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with gunshot wounds to the leg. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 3, 2019",Threat,Pittsburgh,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officials are aware of a threat made online today threatening to commit a hate crime in Pittsburgh. PBP’s Intel Unit is investigating this threat with our law enforcement partners. The investigation is active and ongoing; detectives are working all angles. We remind the public: If you see something, say something. Call 911 and alert Police to any suspicious activity.",Chris Togneri
"July 10, 2019",Rescue,Schenley Park,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to Serpentine Drive near Bartlett Street in Schenley Park around 10:45 a.m. for a report of a large truck on its side with the driver still inside. Responding Medics, Firefighters and Police Officers found a tri-axle truck that was fully loaded with asphalt on its side and on a hillside. The truck was part of a private contractor crew that is repaving Serpentine Drive. The driver, who was still in the cab, was conscious, alert and communicating with rescuers. Tow truck operators from McGann & Chester secured the truck to prevent it from slipping down the hillside. Medics from the Rescue Truck then scaled the hillside and extricated the driver, who said he had back and shoulder pain. The driver was transported to UPMC Presbyterian in stable condition. Crews remained on scene to remove the truck. Park Rangers closed a trail below the hillside to prevent hikers from entering the area. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.",Chris Togneri
"October 15, 2021",Body found,Zone 3,"Just after 6:15 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of a body spotted in the Monongahela River near the Liberty Bridge. River Rescue arrived on scene and retrieved the body of a male in the water by S. 4th Street. Violent Crime Unit detectives responded to investigate. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"February 12, 2020",Pedestrian Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of a pedestrian collision in the 500 block of Liberty Avenue just after 6:00 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found three pedestrians who had been struck by a vehicle. There were no visible injuries. All three people, two adults and one child, were conscious and alert. EMS transported all three to the hospital for evaluation. The driver stayed at the scene.",Police are investigating.</p> <strong
"December 13, 2020",Dog attack,Zone 6,"Just after 3 a.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 and EMS responded to the 3300 block of Motor Street for reports of a woman attacked by a dog inside a residence. Responding officers found a female who had gained entry to a family member's house when the dog attacked her and bit her on the arm. The woman already had a severe injury to her left index finger that was somehow sustained earlier. When Police and Medics tried to prepare her for transport to the hospital she refused to wear a mask and became physically aggressive with them, getting blood on one of the officers. She was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police will be applying for a warrant for her arrest. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 4, 2021",SWAT,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police responded to the 2800 block of Spring Street around noon for male in dispute with his neighbors.,"When Zone 3 officers arrived, they were alerted that the male went inside of his residence."
"October 6, 2021",Fire,Wilkinsburg,Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 1200 block of Wood Street in Wilkinsburg around 12:10 a.m. Firefighters arrived and witnessed heavy smoke coming from an occupied structure. Two victims inside of the home were escorted out by firefighters. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. The fire was declared under control about an hour into the response. The cause will be investigated by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal.,Maurice Matthew
"June 17, 2020",SWAT,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a 9-1-1 call on the 1100 block of W North Avenue around 11:45 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers met with a Children, Youth and Families (CYF) employee who stated an adult male assaulted her. The social worker was able to exit the home with a 7-year-old. She reported that an adult male, adult female and small child were barricaded in the house. Officers attempted to communicate with the individuals inside the home without success. SWAT was called as a precaution. Shortly after SWAT arrived, the woman and 2-year-old exited the home. SWAT and K-9 conducted a search of the house and did not find the male suspect inside. The situation ended peacefully with no injuries. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"July 8, 2021",Assault,All Zones,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Special Victims Unit are alerting the public to a violent offender who is wanted for attempted rape and assault. Ozell Austin, 58, is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, 175 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair and a graying beard. He is wanted for a June 28 assault on a woman in the North Shore. Austin is known to frequent the Northside and Uptown areas. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach.",Maurice Matthew
"November 6, 2019",Officer-Involved Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute on the 1600 block of Crucible Street around 10:50 p.m. When Zone 6 officers arrived, a male suspect emerged from the front door of a residence and fired multiple shots at Police. One officer returned fire and struck the male in the abdomen. Medics transported the suspect, a 31-year-old male, to a local hospital in critical condition. The officers were not injured. As is policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending a full investigation. Also per policy, Allegheny County Police will conduct the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.",Chris Togneri
"June 29, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to two Shotspotter alerts and reports of a possible gunshot victim on the 7000 block of Frankstown Avenue around 11:50 p.m. Once on scene officers observed a male lying on the ground in a parking lot near a business. He had suffered a gunshot wound to his lower right leg. The victim was alert and conscious and was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"August 13, 2019",Bank Robbery,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives responded to reports of an attempted bank robbery at the First National Bank branch in the 1100 block of East Carson Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene they spoke with a bank teller who said a male in his 60’s entered the bank in a wheelchair and handed over a note demanding cash. The male suspect then suddenly abandoned his robbery attempt and exited the bank onto Carson Street. Police are searching for the suspect. There are no photographs or video available at this time. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the FBI are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"April 13, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1300 block of Montezuma Street around 9:10 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they discovered a male in the street on the 1400 block of Olivant Street. Medics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The Mobile Crime Unit and VCU detectives arrived to process the scene. There were no suspect descriptions or direction of flight. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 6, 2020",Improvised incendiary device,Downtown,"Investigators are looking for the male pictured below on suspicion of tossing an improvised incendiary device at a Pittsburgh Police Officer near Mellon Square on Saturday, May 30. The device exploded on the ground and caused a nearby officer to suffer concussion-like symptoms. Anyone with knowledge of this man’s identity or whereabouts, or additional photo/video evidence, is asked to contact the Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or (412) 323-7800 and ask for the taskforce. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Chris Togneri
"January 30, 2021",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2, EMS, and Fire responded for reports of two pedestrians who had been struck by a vehicle on Stanton Avenue just before Butler Street. When first responders arrived on scene they found a vehicle on the sidewalk against the wall of Allegheny Cemetery with a female victim trapped underneath. She was conscious and speaking with medics from Rescue 1 who used airbags to lift the vehicle and extricate her. She was transported to the hospital in stable condition. A male pedestrian who was also struck and hit the hood of the vehicle was transported in stable condition. The female driver of the vehicle was alert and conscious. She was taken to the hospital for evaluation. The exact cause of the collision is under investigation.",Cara Cruz
"May 24, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 responded to a ShotSpotter notification, followed by 911 calls, of shots fired in the 800 block of Loyal Way in Allentown just before 2:30 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found two male victims. One male had been shot in the arm, the other had been shot in the leg. Both victims were transported to a local hospital by EMS in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"October 23, 2020",SWAT,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police and SWAT responded to the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive around 2:55 p.m. Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Chauncey drive. Police observed a male run from the vehicle with a bag and weapon, into an occupied apartment. The suspect barricaded himself inside when officers arrived at the door. SWAT was notified as an abundance of caution. The suspect surrendered without incident upon the arrival of SWAT.",Maurice Matthew
"December 10, 2021",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 300 block of Craft Avenue for a reported robbery around 3:15 a.m. When Zone 4 officers arrived, they located a witness that stated two males displayed firearms, and demanded the cash. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money and fled towards an unknown direction. The first suspect was wearing a blue hoodie with a dark mask. The second was wearing all black, a mask and hat. There were no injuries or shots fired, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 27, 2020",Homicide,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives and SWAT officers arrested a Wilkinsburg man this morning on criminal homicide and other charges in connection to a 2013 triple shooting that killed a 1-year-old baby. Gregory Parker, 22, is charged with criminal homicide, criminal conspiracy, four counts of aggravated assault and gun charges. He was brought to Police Headquarters Saturday before transport to the Allegheny County Jail. On May 21, 2013, Zone 5 officers responded to a report of a shooting in a picnic area on the 2300 block of East Hills Drive. Two adults and a baby, Marcus White, Jr. were shot. The two adults survived. Baby Marcus, who was 15 months old, died. During the initial investigation, police interviewed numerous witnesses. The investigation revealed that a group of 25 to 30 people were enjoying a picnic when a group of individuals exited a vehicle across the street and started shooting at them. Baby Marcus’s aunt picked him up and used her body to shield him from the gunfire. Investigators believe a bullet struck her in the back and traveled through her before fatally striking the baby in the chest. No arrests were made that day. But Pittsburgh Police never gave up and never stopped seeking justice for Baby Marcus. Investigating detectives know that this arrest will not erase the pain of Baby Marcus’s family. But members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police hope that Parker’s arrest will at least bring a level of closure to family and community members. This investigation, now in its eight year, is ongoing and active. Anyone with additional information on the shooting is asked to call Violent Crime Unit detectives at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"November 13, 2019",Robbery,"West End, North Side","Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers arrested a West End man for two recent business robberies. Deven Green, 20, was arrested Nov. 12 on robbery charges. Green was arrested in connection to an Oct. 30 robbery at a Rite Aid on the 800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, and to a Nov. 4 robbery of a Family Dollar on the 1200 block of Chartiers Avenue. Police continue to investigate other recent business robberies in the city.",Chris Togneri
"June 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Just after 1 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for a Shotspotter notification for multiple rounds fired in the 1200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. Once in the area they received a 9-1-1 call for a possible victim struck. A male with a graze wound to the right arm was located in the area of Decatur Street and Fulton Street. He told officers he was struck by shots fired from a moving vehicle. No vehicle description is available. Medics transported the victim in stable condition. There were no other victims immediately located. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"May 24, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit (SVU) request the public's assistance in finding a missing 11-year-old boy. Angelo Evans is described as 4 feet 9 inches tall, 95 pounds, with a long pony tail that looks like a puff ball. He also has a dark birthmark on his right wrist. He was last wearing white basketball shorts with two blue stripes and the letters ""NY"" emblazoned on the knee, a white t-shirt, and gray Jordans with a white sole. He was last seen in the Arlington area around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. If you have any information on Angelo's whereabouts, please dial 9-1-1 or call SVU at (412) 323- 7141.",Cara Cruz
"August 14, 2019",Possible Overdose,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of a deceased female found in a camp near Arlington Avenue and PJ McArdle Roadway. The woman's boyfriend called police. It is believed the woman may have died of a drug overdose. The exact cause and nature of her death will be determined by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Officer. No further details are available.,Cara Cruz
"May 18, 2019",Alligator Capture,Southside Riverfront Park,"Pittsburgh Public Safety and the Fish and Boat Commission captured an alligator at the Southside Riverfront Park. A family that was fishing along the banks of the Monongahela River saw the alligator sunning itself on a riverside trail and called 911 around 1:15 p.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of Animal Care & Control officers, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 3 officers, and a conservation officer from the Fish and Boat Commission responded. They found an alligator. It was about three feet long and weighed around 10 pounds. The alligator tried to hide from the officers under a fallen tree, which rendered the officers’ catch poles and tongs (a grabbing device) ineffective. Officers dug away at the soil to create an opening and around 2:15 p.m. captured the alligator with their hands. They used a nylon strip to tie the mouth closed and placed the alligator in a crate. Animal Care & Control officers prepared to take the alligator to Humane Animal Rescue in the East End, but their trip to the shelter was delayed when they received a report of a goat on Baum Boulevard. Officers Karen Jones and Dina Serpa went to Baum and found an out-of-town visitor who had brought a pet pygmy goat from Forest Hills to Pittsburgh. The goat was secured and the officers went to Humane Animal Rescue. Officers Jones and Serpa said the alligator was likely a pet that someone released into the wild. The alligator was slightly overweight, which leads the officers to suspect that the alligator was eating well by the banks of the Monongahela. The alligator was not injured and appeared healthy. It will stay at Humane Animal Rescue until a shelter or refuge is identified for relocation. Alligators are not common to Pittsburgh. They require a warm climate and would not survive winter here.",Chris Togneri
"June 23, 2019",Accident,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6, as well as the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, responded to reports of an overturned dump truck on Crane Road off of SawMill Run Boulevard just before 2:00 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found the overturned truck spilling diesel fuel as well as the load of dirt the truck was carrying. The driver told police his truck began sliding backwards on the steep hill and rather than hit the car behind him he decided to downshift and overturned. The car traveling behind the dump truck was not hit and there were no injuries to the dump truck driver or the vehicle driver. Until the dump truck is towed Crane Road to Brashear High School driveway is closed. The Accident Investigation Unit will be investigating.",Cara Cruz
"January 29, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a 9-1-1 call from a male who said he had been shot in the 8200 block of Bricelyn Street around 4:20 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found the victim and several people inside a residence. The victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the knee. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Several firearms were recovered from inside the residence. One male was arrested at the scene and transported to Allegheny County Jail.,Cara Cruz
"March 11, 2020",Fire,North Side,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded to a trailer fire near the intersection of West North Avenue and Preble Avenue around 5:45 a.m. Firefighters quickly contained the fire. Medics transported one male occupant to a local hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition with burns. The Fire Investigation Unit, comprised of Pittsburgh Police detectives and Pittsburgh Fire investigators, will determine the cause.",Chris Togneri
"December 15, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported male shot on the 400 block of Orchard Place around 11 a.m. Zone 3 officers located the victim with a gunshot wound to his right shoulder. He was conscious and alert while first responders attended to his wounds. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction wearing all black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.,Maurice Matthew
"January 13, 2021",Robbery,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a business robbery on the 4700 block of Liberty Avenue shortly after midnight on Jan. 13. Per the initial investigation: Two males, at least one armed, robbed a gas station convenient store and fled on foot. No one was injured. No arrests at this time. Zone 5 officers responded to the call and Major Crimes is investigating.",Chris Togneri
"September 4, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to ShotSpotter alerts for multiple rounds fired in the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue and 500 block of Panke Avenue at 3:20 p.m. Responding units located three victims in the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue, two males and one female, all with gunshot wounds to the leg. One male also sustained a graze wound to his side. EMS transported all three victims to the hospital in stable condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit arrived to process evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 16, 2021",Homicide,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 received 9-1-1 calls for a fight outside of Craig's Bar at 3122 Chartiers Avenue before 1:50 a.m. While en route to the scene they received information that shots had been fired. Upon arrival, officers located two male victims with gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other victim was transported to the hospital by medics in serious condition. Major Crimes and Mobile Crime Unit detectives responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 11, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter report of gunfire around 10 a.m. on the 800 block of Georgia Avenue. Responding officers from Zone 3 saw a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers stopped the vehicle and found two males inside suffering from gunshot wounds to the lower body. Medics transported the men to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,</p> <strong
"September 15, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 3,A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Motorcycle Unit officer was injured in a two-vehicle crash on the South Side Sunday afternoon. The officer and a vehicle collided near the intersection of East Carson Street and 10th Street around 12:40 p.m. The officer was admitted to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"July 21, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 3 &amp; 4,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit seeks the public's assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old male. Willis Morris was last seen July 16th. Morris is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall around 150 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent Hazelwood, South Side, and Homestead areas. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"September 2, 2019",Multi-Vehicle Collision,Zone 3,,Cara Cruz
"May 4, 2021",Missing person,All zones,--------,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing and endangered person.</p> <p>John B. Hoehn is 57 years old and was reported missing by a friend who received a concerning voicemail message from him. His cellphone goes straight to voicemail.</p> <p>He's described as 5'5"" tall, 150 pounds, bald, with brown eyes.</p> <p>It's believed he may have been in the West End area around 7:20 p.m. on May 4. Police have been searching the area.</p> <p>If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call police at <a href=""tel:(412) 323-7141"">(412) 323-7141</a> or call 9-1-1.</p> <p><img alt="""" src="" http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/14189_Image-45.jpeg"" style=""height:260px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"May 7, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,,Maurice Matthew
"December 24, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Around 12:20 p.m. on December 24, officers patrolling Zone 1 heard multiple shots fired in the 3100 block of McClure Avenue in Woods Run and responded to the scene. They were also notified of multiple shots fired in the 1400 block of Woods Run Avenue, where investigators located several shell casings. Casings were also located on McClure Avenue. Both scenes were processed by the Mobile Crime Unit. Shortly afterwards, medics were flagged down in the area of North Avenue and Middle Street by a witness tending to a victim. Medics transported the man to a local hospital in stable condition with gunshot wounds to the lower back and leg. There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"October 6, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police detectives from the Special Victims Unit are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing male. Peter Jackson, 85, is described as 6 feet tall, 250 pounds and bald. He was last seen yesterday in Sheraden wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt, jeans and Velcro shoes. Jackson was possibly headed Downtown. If you know of his whereabouts please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"May 8, 2019",,,: Cara Cruz,
"October 2, 2020",Arrest Warrant,Zone 6,He was taken in custody without incident. Original post:,"Pittsburgh Police would like to notify the public that an arrest warrant has been issued for Kevin McClintock, 52, from the Allentown area of Pittsburgh. </p> <p>McClintock is wanted for the October 2, 2020 shooting that injured two people on Banksville Road around 12:15 p.m. </p> <p>He faces two counts of Criminal Attempt Homicide, two counts of Aggravated Assault, Person not to Possess a Firearm, and three counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person. </p> <p>McClintock is believed to be driving a silver GMC pickup truck with PA tag ZNE 9902.</p> <p>If spotted, call 9-1-1 immediately.</p> <p>Original incident details:</p> <p>http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/906</p> <p><img alt="""" src="" http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/11547_Outlook-gof2c4vn.png"" style=""height:375px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/11548_Outlook-cb0p5r5u.png"" style=""height:237px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"April 7, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 800 block of E Warrington Avenue around 12:40 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers were notified of a gunshot victim at a home on the 400 block of Kingsboro Street. The male victim fled from E Warrington Avenue to Kingsboro Street after being shot. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled E Warrington towards an unknown direction. MCU and VCU detectives arrived to processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"April 21, 2021",,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from the Community Engagement Office doing a community walk in Homewood were in the right place at the right time on Tuesday, April 20. At around 4 p.m. officers were flagged down by someone in a vehicle who directed them toward a male who was experiencing a possible overdose on the steps of a house on Frankstown Avenue and N Lang. Officer Jon Bradford radioed for medics, while Officer Brian Shelton administered three doses of Narcan and Officer Aundre Wright began doing chest compressions until the male regained consciousness. Firefighters from Engine 17 in Homewood gave him oxygen and put a pulse oximeter on his finger. The patient was conscious and alert when EMS transported him to the hospital. Great teamwork by all of our Public Safety personnel in saving a life.",Cara Cruz
"July 31, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 2000 block of Wharton Street for a Shotspotter alert around 2:40 a.m. When officers arrived, they located a male with multiple gunshot shot wounds in a parking lot. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There are no suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit and VCU detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing",Maurice Matthew
"November 4, 2019",Assault,Zone 1,"Police today arrested Kaniya Martin, 18, of the North Side via summons for simple assault.",Chris Togneri
"June 19, 2020",Narcotics arrests,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police narcotics detectives from Zone 5 executed a search warrant on the 1600 block of Trinity Street in Morningside on June 19. As a result, Robert Douglass, 73, of Pittsburgh and Bruce Douglass, 27, of Pittsburgh were arrested. At the scene detectives seized the following: · Four firearms · Psychedelic mushroom grow operation · Butane hash oil extraction · Marijuana grow lab · Large quantity of marijuana, · THC oil/ wax · An undisclosed sum of money Both face charges related to the items recovered during the search.",Maurice Matthew
"November 8, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for a Shotspotter alert outside a business in the 2600 block of Perrysville Avenue just before 2:45 a.m. Shortly after, a male victim arrived at the hospital by private means with a gunshot wound. His exact condition is not known. No other victims were located at the scene. Violent Crime and Crime Scene units arrived to process evidence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 24, 2019",,,: Chris Togneri,
"June 3, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and EMS responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1200 block of Federal Street shortly after 4 p.m. Officers found a male with a stab wound to the abdomen on the sidewalk outside a business. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating. Anyone who witnessed the stabbing or has information on it is asked to police at (412) 323-7800.,Chris Togneri
"August 21, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh EMS, Police and the Pennsylvania State Police responded to the 700 block of Casino Drive for a male shot around 1 a.m. When first responders arrived, they located the male victim on the upper level of the garage. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the leg. The suspect was arrested on scene without incident. Upon early investigations, police learned the victim and suspect knew each other and there was no immediate danger to the public. SWAT arrived on scene to clear the parking garage. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 11, 2019",Missing Person,Zone 1,"After an exhaustive search, Pittsburgh Police from multiple zones located a missing male, Nate Hoffman, at 7:30 p.m. at a Dollar General store on Library Road in Bethel Park. The 19-year-old went missing and was last seen around 12:30 p.m. outside Highmark Sportsworks on the North Side. He has special needs and had walked away from his mother. Police from Zone 1 set up a command post at Highmark Sportsworks and called in the Bureau's bloodhounds and River Rescue to assist with the search. They also utilized surveillance footage and sought assistance from officers from the other police zones to help fan out across the North Side. Officers went street by street and into businesses with Nate's photograph on all of the major streets on the North Side, as well as contacting AGH, Light of Life Mission, the YMCA and searching all of the parks. The West End bridge area and the River Walk were also searched extensively. Additionally, officers visited the other city hospitals to look for him. In the end it was a concerned citizen who saw Nate walking in the cold with no gloves or hat and gave him a ride to Bethel Park where he lives. He then was able to call his mother from the Dollar General store. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance and their concern.",Cara Cruz
"December 27, 2020",SWAT call,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported domestic situation on the 400 block of Enright Court shortly after 11 a.m. Zone 5 officers located a female victim who said she had been held against her will in a residence by a known male and assaulted multiple times. She managed to escape through a window and seek help from a neighbor. Medics transported the woman to a local hospital in stable condition for evaluation. Police attempted to make contact with the male inside the home but did not get a response. SWAT was called for a possible armed and barricaded male. SWAT officers searched and cleared the home, but the male suspect was gone. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"March 23, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a call of a male who had suffered a gunshot wound and was being driven to a local hospital via private means around 2:15 p.m. Officers managed to locate the vehicle in the 6300 block of Penn Avenue where they found a male victim with at least one gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition. Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are in the process of investigating a possible crime scene on the 1500 block of Westmoreland Avenue. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"November 20, 2021",Fire,Zone 3,"UPDATE: The victim from this fire was later pronounced deceased in the hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a structure fire on the 1100 block of E Carson Street around 5:20 a.m. When Firefighters arrived, they observed flames coming from the second floor. During a primary search of the building, Firefighters located a male victim. The victim was extricated, and taken to awaiting medics. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other injuries or fire damage to adjacent buildings. The Fire Investigation Unit will investigate to determine the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"July 1, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a report of shots fired on the 2500 block of Bedford Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Zone 2 officers found a female with a gunshot wound to her leg. Medics transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"February 6, 2021",Vehicle Vs Pedestrian,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police, EMS and Fire responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and McCombs Street around 12:30 a.m. First responders arrived on scene, and were directed to a male victim in the intersection. Medic transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. The vehicle did not remain on scene and fled towards an unknown direction. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"August 24, 2020",SWAT/Domestic,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to reports of a domestic incident in the 800 block of Norwich Avenue around 3:30 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they were met by a female outside of a residence who told them a male was inside, possibly with a firearm. When the male first spoke with police he told them he was not coming out and barricaded himself inside the residence. Out of an abundance of caution SWAT was called to the scene. Police tactical negotiators were able to quickly establish and maintain contact with the male via cell phone, encouraging him to safely exit the residence. After nearly two hours of speaking with the male, he surrendered without incident and was taken into custody. Charges are pending.",Cara Cruz
"June 4, 2021",Aggravated Assault,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for reports of a stabbing in the 1600 block of Brighton Place just before 4 a.m. Officers on scene located a male victim who had been stabbed twice with a type of sword as the result of an alleged landlord/tenant dispute. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition. The actor was arrested and faces a charge of Aggravated Assault. The victim also faces a Simple Assault charge.,Cara Cruz
"November 29, 2020",Kitchen Fire,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Fire and Pittsburgh Police responded to a small fire in a house on the 2300 block of Maple Avenue around 2:20 a.m. When First Responders arrived, they found damage from flames that originated on a stovetop and spread to cabinets above the stove, but had mostly gone out. People inside the residence self-evacuated and no injuries were reported. The Fire Investigation Unit, made up of investigators from Pittsburgh Fire and detectives from Pittsburgh Police, responded to the scene and determined that a male adult resident suffering from mental health issues intentionally set the fire. The 39-year-old was arrested on arson charges.",Chris Togneri
"January 19, 2020",Water line break,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to report of a water line break on the 1800 block of West Carson Street around 7:15 p.m. Officers from Zone 6 saw water coming from the ground on the outbound lane of West Carson. PWSA was notified of the rupture. The Department of Public Works placed lane closure barricades. No injuries were reported. West Carson Street was closed from Corliss Street to the West End circle.,Maurice Matthew
"September 10, 2021",,Multiple zones,"In addition to six arrests made last week, the task force investigation into the use of the use of illegal, off-road vehicles on city streets has resulted in four additional arrests: Torin Vittone, 24, of McMurray, PA is charged with Reckless Driving, Disorderly Conduct, Recklessly Endangering another Person, Possessing Instruments of Crime, Riot, and Conspiracy. Police seized one vehicle connected to this arrest. Ronald Washabaugh, 26 of Greensburg, PA is charged with Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Driving, two counts of Riot, Possessing Instruments of Crime, Recklessly Endangering another Person. Jacob West, 20, of Pittsburgh, PA is charged with two counts of Riot, Recklessly Endangering another Person, Possessing Instruments of Crime, Disorderly Conduct, and license and registration-related charges. Frank West, 26, of Pittsburgh, PA is charged with two counts of Riot, Recklessly Endangering another Person, Possessing Instruments of Crime, Disorderly Conduct, and license and registration-related charges. Pittsburgh Police would like to thank Allegheny County Sheriffs, University of Pittsburgh Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. The task force investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.",Cara Cruz
"October 12, 2020",Protest,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police monitored a planned protest of about 40 people at the site of the Columbus Statue in Schenley Park, which began at approximately 6 p.m. At one point during the demonstration, a small group of protesters began painting the tarpaulin that was draped over the statue on the weekend. Uniformed officers spoke with the group to get them to cease their actions and they were compliant. No arrests were made. The protest ended peacefully at 7:30 p.m. Police will continue to monitor the area with directed patrols and investigate any vandalism.",Cara Cruz
"September 5, 2020",Collision,Zone 2,"At around 3 p.m. Police and EMS responded to the area of Commonwealth Place at the Fort Pitt ramp for a Pittsburgh Police motorcycle officer down on the roadway. The initial investigation shows the officer's cycle struck some type of hazard on the road. The officer was not seriously injured, but was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Police will investigate the exact cause.",Cara Cruz
"March 19, 2021",Missing Person,Zone 5,"Original Post: Pittsburgh Police seek the public's assistance in finding a missing senior citizen. Maxine Gillis, 79, suffers from a medical condition and is considered at risk. She is 5'4"" tall with brown eyes and was last seen wearing brown pants and a brown pullover. Maxine was dropped off at a family member's home by taxi at about 1 a.m. from the VA hospital, but did not show up in the 2100 block of Park Hill Drive as planned. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please call 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"February 7, 2020",Fire,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a report of a structure fire on the 100 block of Ruth Street around 10:30 p.m. Responding Firefighters found flames in the lower level. Three residents were able to make it out of their units without injuries. Soon after their arrival, the fire was raised to a three-alarm. Firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading to other homes. Department of Public Works used salt on Ruth Street due to icy conditions. The Fire Investigations Unit will investigate to find the cause.",Maurice Matthew
"July 12, 2019",Theft from vehicle,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a call of a possible theft from vehicle in progress in the 200 block of Atwood Street in Oakland just before 7:15 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 4 arrived on scene to learn the driver of a box truck had noticed a male hanging around his vehicle as he was delivering items to a store. The driver told police he then observed the male jump into the back of the open truck in an apparent attempt to steal items. The driver then closed the door behind him, locking the male inside, and called police. When police arrived they issued a summons for the male to appear in court at a later date to face possible theft from vehicle charges.",Cara Cruz
"October 25, 2021",Home Invasion,Fineview,"UPDATE: Thomas Harper has been charged with Burglary, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Simple Assault, Prohibited Acts and Defiant Trespassing. ORIGINAL STORY:",Pittsburgh Bureau of Police in Zone 1 responded to a home invasion just before 3 a.m. in the 1800 block of Belleau Drive in Fineview. </p> <p>A male broke a window to an apartment to gain access and threatened a woman inside with a gun. </p> <p>The actor fled the scene and was later apprehended.
"March 1, 2020",Hit-and-Run,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police along with EMS responded to a report of a hit-and-run around 5 p.m. on the 2100 block of Park Hill Drive. First responders attended to a 5-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle. The juvenile was conscious, alert and complaining of leg pain. Medics transported the victim to Children’s Hospital in stable condition. The driver fled the scene in a grey colored sedan. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"May 16, 2021",Fall,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the 1200 block of W Carson Street for a reported fall around 4:20 a.m. When first responders arrived, they located a male who had fallen from W Carson Street onto a gravel lot below. EMS pronounced the male deceased on scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 7, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim on the 500 block of Larimer Avenue around 3 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 5 found a male victim with a wound to his head who said he had been shot nearby and stumbled into a convenience store for help. The male victim was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthews II
"July 6, 2020",2-Alarm Fire,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Fire, EMS and Police responded to a 2-alarm fire on the 5200 block of Wickliff Street around 5:30 p.m. When firefighters arrived they observed flames coming from two structures. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames in just over an hour. There were no reported injuries. A total of seven homes sustained damages. The Salvation Army is assisting displaced residents. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire.",Maurice Matthew
"June 2, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to 9-1-1 calls for reports of a person stabbed inside a residence in the 1300 block of Beechview Avenue just after 8:45 p.m. Officers located a male victim with a stab wound under his arm. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. One female suspect was taken to police headquarters for questioning. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit were on scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"September 28, 2020",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing man. 75-year-old, Leslie Lampkin. He was last seen the morning of September 27th in Carrick wearing a brown plaid blazer with black slacks and dress shoes. He is wearing a female’s work badge. Lampkin is 5 feet and 7 inches tall, weighs about 105 pounds, brown eyes with scruffy facial hair and carries a small brown hand bag. He's known to frequent the downtown, North Side and Homewood areas. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"October 15, 2020",Vehicle into structure,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire 27 Engine and Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to reports of a vehicle that had crashed into a residence on the 100 block of Virginia Avenue around 5 p.m. The driver of an Amazon delivery truck told police he was parked on a steep hill with the parking brake engaged on intersecting Cuthbert Street. He said he was out of the vehicle delivering packages when it rolled down the street onto Virginia Avenue. The delivery truck clipped a vehicle on Virginia Avenue before hitting a house. There were no injuries. People's Gas arrived to turn off gas lines as the delivery truck had struck a meter. Permits, Licenses, and Inspections was called to inspect the integrity of the structure. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"September 18, 2021",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to the intersection of Enterprise Street and Frankstown Avenue for a 2-vehicle collision around 1:20 a.m. When first responders arrived, they located an injured motorcyclist. Medic 1 transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver of the car was not injured. The cause of the collision is under investigation.",Maurice Matthew
"January 10, 2020",Unusual,Allegheny River,"River Rescue responded to a call for some type of substance creating a slick or sheen on the Allegheny River just before 1 p.m. The call was first reported by someone looking down at the river from the 48th floor of the U.S. Steel Tower. It was detected on the left bank of the Allegheny if a craft was traveling downstream. The sheen was described as splotchy, rather than a constant slick and it was spotted from around the Sixth Street bridge up to about a quarter mile past the 62nd Street bridge, where it began to dissipate. River Rescue turned its boat back around at the 62nd Street bridge as the water also became too shallow for them to continue their search for a source, which they were unable to detect. They will be reporting their findings to the Coast Guard and the EPA . Any updates will be added to the blotter.",Cara Cruz
"November 25, 2020",--,--,Public Safety urges all to stay safe this holiday season.,Chris Togneri
"February 24, 2020",Injury investigation,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of an injured and bleeding female on the 1700 block of Beleau Drive around 5 a.m. Zone 1 officers found a woman with head wounds. Medics transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. Officers did a protective sweep of her home and found a knife with blood on it. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"October 28, 2021",Arrest Warrant,,"Pittsburgh Police Graffiti Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Michael Coliane, 23, of Upper Saint Clair, PA. Coliane has an active felony warrant for his arrest for Criminal Mischief/Graffiti. He is accused of vandalizing the Exercise Warehouse at 4042 Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield on June 27, 2021, as well as various other locations in the East End. Coliane uses the tag “EM” or “EME” and scrawls anti-government and often vulgar graffiti. He drives a silver Kia Soul with PA registration, FGA6390 and is known to frequent Bloomfield and Shadyside. If you have any information on his whereabouts, confidential tips can be left at (412) 495-6052.",Cara Cruz
"July 15, 2019",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing girl. Ayla Kelley, 12, is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Kelley was last seen at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 in the Beltzhoover area wearing a yellow shirt and blue jean shorts. She may be in the Carrick neighborhood. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact Missing Persons detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"March 5, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to Shotspotter alert for the 7200 block of Tioga Street around 11:05 p.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they were notified of a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to the rear of his left leg. The victim was conscious and alert. Medics transported him to local hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 11, 2020",Missing person,All zones,"Original post: Pittsburgh Police detectives with the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s assistance to help locate a missing and vulnerable male. Diquan Lavelle Betha, 24, is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, 195 pounds with brown eyes, buzz cut-style hair, and “scruffy” facial hair. He has a tattoo on his right arm that reads “Kari” and one on the right arm that reads ""Rest With God Grandma.” He was last seen in Northview Heights around 1:30 p.m. on September 10, wearing red shorts with black and white stripes on the side and a red zip-up jacket. It's believed he has also been in the downtown core around 5th and Penn and Stanwix Street and Fort Duquesne Blvd. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"August 5, 2021",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a male shot on the 1500 block of Alton Street around 9:45 p.m. When Zone 6 officers arrived, they observed a male in the front yard with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Police rendered aid to the conscious and alert victim. The male stated he was in the home when an unknown person shot through a door. Medics transported the victim in stable condition. VCU detectives arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 3, 2021",IED,Zone 2,"Original Post: The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Pittsburgh Police responded to the 3600 block of Penn Avenue for reports of an IED that was thrown from a moving vehicle just after 9 p.m. A parked vehicle was damaged. There were no injuries. The Bomb Squad and the Fire Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are also investigating reports of a possible explosion in the 200 block of Dinwiddie Street in the Hill District just after 10:30 p.m. A second Bomb Squad unit is investigating. In the first incident police are searching for a white pickup truck pictured below. They are still reviewing video footage from the second incident.  If you have any information on either of these two incidents, please call police headquarters at (412) 323-7800.",Cara Cruz
"December 23, 2019",Large Fight,Zone 3,"Police responded to a large fight at a bar on the 1500 block of East Carson Street around 12:55 a.m. An officer working a security detail and a security guard tried to stop a fight on the second floor level of the bar involving multiple people. At one point, the officer witnessed a male attacking a female security guard, and other patrons attacking other security guards. When the officer separated two women from a security guard they were attacking, one of the women punched the officer in the face with closed fists. After a struggle, the officer put her in handcuffs. The crowd of people fighting became larger and presented a dangerous and chaotic scene. The officer withdrew his pepper spray and used it on people who were actively throwing punches. The officer then removed the handcuffed woman from the bar. Outside, a second female tried to intervene. The officer ordered her to move away. She refused. When the officer tried to separate them, the second female struck his leg with a closed fist. The officer used pepper spray on the second female, then placed her in handcuffs. Raechelle Price, 24, of Austin, Texas was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Madalyn Como, 22, of Butler was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, obstructing the administration of law enforcement, and disorderly conduct. Police are investigating. More charges could result from the incident.",Chris Togneri
"August 13, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a Shotspotter alert just before 3:30 a.m. for shots fired in the 800 block of N. Homewood Avenue, followed by 9-1-1 calls for an individual found shot in the 7300 block of Race Street. Responding officers located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the back. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Major Crimes is investigating. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 11, 2019",Fatal Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of multiple shots fired on the 3300 block of McNeil Place around 11:30 p.m. Zone 2 officers and EMS found a male adult deceased on the scene and a female with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The female victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A third gunshot victim with minor grazing injuries self-transported to a local hospital. Homicide detectives responded to the scene to investigate. No arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Chris Togneri
"November 3, 2020",Shooting / SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded for a Shotspotter alert for a shot fired in the 2500 block of Park Hill Drive around 12:30 a.m. Responding officers located a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in stable condition. While still on scene, officers received information that the shot may have been fired from inside a residence on that block. They made contact with a female who exited the residence in question to speak with officers. SWAT was called in when it was believed there may be another individual armed inside that same residence. After some time, SWAT negotiators received information that there was, in fact, a male inside. After verbal hails, police eventually made contact with a male suspect inside the residence. Both the male and the female were detained for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 14, 2020",SWAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to a call for a disorderly male inside a residence in the 700 block of Mifflin Road just before midnight. When officers arrived on scene they were met by a female outside who said her former boyfriend had broken into the home while she was out and was threatening her in phone calls and text messages. The male also had outstanding warrants for his arrest. SWAT was called in as the male was barricaded inside the home and believed to be in the possession of weapons. There were no hostages inside. Tactical negotiators made multiple attempts to contact the male and encouraged him to surrender with verbal hails over loudspeaker, but he continued to barricade himself in the home and make threats. Around 2 a.m. SWAT members gained access to the home and took the male into custody without incident. He was taken to the hospital by medics to be cleared medically before being transported to Allegheny County Jail.",Cara Cruz
"February 14, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 1,Just before 3:15 p.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to reports of a person stabbed inside a residence in the 3800 block of California Avenue. Responding officers attended to a male victim who had suffered a stab wound to the neck. He was transported by EMS to the hospital in critical condition. A male suspect reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"June 25, 2019",SWAT,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 responded to reports of shots fired in the 3600 block of Baytree Street at 10:00 p.m. with a male who had possibly barricaded himself inside a residence and could be armed.,
"November 17, 2021",Arrest,North Side,"At 4:10 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to Allegheny General Hospital for reports that a juvenile male with a gunshot wound had arrived at the emergency entrance in a private vehicle. The toddler was then transferred to Children's Hospital in critical condition and later upgraded to stable. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating to determine the exact location where the incident occurred. This investigation is active and ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"March 29, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to 9-1-1 calls for a person shot on the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue just before 11:20 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found an adult male victim outside with a gunshot wound to the left leg. A police officer applied a tourniquet until EMS arrived. The man was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"January 4, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert and a call from medics, to the 2800 block of Shadeland Avenue around 1:50 p.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they were alerted to a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim stated he was shot on 2700 block of Shadeland, and went across the street to Medic 10 for assistance. Medics rendered aid and transported him to the hospital in stable condition. There were no other victims on scene. Two males were seen leaving the area in light colored hoodies. The Crime Scene Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 23, 2019",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a robbery report at a gas station minimart on the 300 block of Virginia Avenue around 5:45 a.m. Per the investigation: A woman entered the business, placed several items on the counter, then declared she didn’t want to buy anything and exited the store. She returned shortly after and slid a note to the cashier saying she was armed and wanted money. She also shouted that this was a robbery and she wanted the money. The cashier ran into a back room to call 911 and the female actor ran out of the store. Responding officers from Zone 3 searched the vicinity and found the suspect a few blocks from the business. Police took her into custody at 5:56 a.m. Lesha Marie Peterson, 26, of Beltzhoover is charged with robbery, terroristic threats and possession of drug paraphernalia.",Chris Togneri
"August 13, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 2,Just after 8:15 p.m. Port Authority Police alerted Pittsburgh Police to a stabbing victim at 4th Avenue and Wood Street. Zone 2 officers arrived on scene to find a male with a stab wound to the kidney area. Medics transported him in serious but stable condition to the hospital. Pittsburgh Police located a female suspect not far from the crime scene and recovered a weapon. The female was questioned and arrested. She is currently being held in Allegheny County Jail.,Cara Cruz
"November 4, 2020",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue just before 5 p.m. The driver of the vehicle did not stay at the scene. A male victim was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition with injuries to his torso and leg. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.,Cara Cruz
"June 11, 2019",Animals and Reptiles Seized,Beechview,"Investigators also found multiple dead animals and reptiles in the home. Animals and reptiles that were being properly cared for were allowed to stay in the home, including poisonous snakes, poisonous toads, pythons and tarantulas. The owner agreed to surrender all 32 of the seized animals and reptiles. They were transported by Animal Care & Control to local shelters, including Humane Animal Rescue in the East End. The owner is not charged at this time. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending. Raymond Bamrick, Lead Reptile Keeper at the Pittsburgh Zoo, helped Police and Animal Care & Control evaluate the animals’ and reptiles/ living conditions.",Chris Togneri
"August 14, 2020",Arson / Vandalism,Zone 2,https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/720,Cara Cruz
"February 14, 2021",Collisions,Multiple zones,"Public Safety first responders encountered treacherous road conditions in an effort to respond to multiple collisions and disabled vehicles overnight and into the morning. As a result, three medic vehicles (M3,M6,M10) three police cruisers (3126, 3311,3530) and one fire engine (EN27) were themselves involved in collisions. While responding to a collision in Zone 1, Police Unit 3126 hit a patch of ice on Milroy Street in Perry South just before 7 a.m. and slid into a house. No one inside the structure was injured. The officer was taken to the hospital to be evaluated for injuries to his knees. In Zone 5, Unit 3530 was responding to assist a stuck motorist in the 5100 block of Rosecrest Drive just before 9 a.m. when the officer's vehicle hit a parked car. The officer fell and hit his head after exiting his vehicle. He stated that he was not injured and did not request EMS. In Zone 3, unit 3311 was struck by another vehicle on Brownsville Road near Linnview Street around 3:15 a.m. There were no injuries. There were no injuries to medics or firefighters. Public Safety continues to urge drivers to stay off the roads if at all possible as conditions remain icy in several areas.",Cara Cruz
"June 26, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5, as well as EMS, responded to reports of a male shot in the 900 block of Homewood Avenue just after 12:00 a.m. When police arrived on scene they found a male victim who was shot in the buttocks. He told police he had just exited the bus when he was shot. The male was transported to a local hospital by EMS in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"November 17, 2021",Theft,All zones,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is warning the public about a recent string of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. Over the past three weeks, four catalytic converters have been stolen from the undercarriages of vehicles in the Friendship, Bloomfield and Garfield neighborhoods. Multiple similar thefts or attempted thefts have been reported throughout the city this year. The majority of the incidents are believed to have occurred in the overnight hours. Vehicle owners report hearing a very loud sound after starting their engines before discovering their catalytic converters missing. Police are appealing to the public to be aware of any individuals who they don’t normally see in their neighborhoods, as well as any vans or trucks that are out of the ordinary, as thieves often work in tandem. They also encourage neighbors to share information and, when possible, train any home security cameras toward parked vehicles if there is concern. As always, any suspicious activity should be reported to 9-1-1 immediately.",Cara Cruz
"March 29, 2020",Shots fired,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, for multiple shots fired in the area of Black Street between Fern Street and N.Negley Avenue just before 6 p.m. When police arrived on scene they learned two vehicles had been exchanging gunfire. One of the vehicles believed to have been involved in the shooting was found abandoned on Collins Street. Police continue to search for the other vehicle. Meantime, a vehicle crashed into a house at Black St. and N. Negley Avenue trying to escape the gunfire. The female driver suffered a graze wound to her shoulder and was treated by medics at the scene, but she refused to be transported to the hospital. Her vehicle received damage from the gunfire. There were no other occupants. Two residences and at least two parked vehicles were also struck by gunfire, but there were no other victims. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"August 6, 2021",Warrant,Zone 5,"On Wednesday, Zone 5 officers executed a search warrant in the 7300 Block of Bennett Street. During the search, 16 firearms were recovered, as well as numerous firearms accessories. A marijuana grow operation was also discovered inside of the house, 6 large marijuana plants as well as 10 small marijuana plants were recovered.",Maurice Matthew
"September 26, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a male shot on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, between the 7th and 9th street bridges around 11:15 a.m. Responding Zone 2 officers discovered the male victim on the 100 block of 7th Street Downtown. The victim was conscious and alert with two gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid before medics arrived. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other injuries. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 14, 2020",Missing Person,All zones,"Original Post: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old. Haz'sson Kirkland was last seen on October 14 at approximately 3 p.m. in the 1500 block of Crucible Street. He is described as 5'6"", 130 pounds, with brown eyes and thin, inch-long black dreads. He was possibly wearing the hoodie in the photo provided. If seen, please contact SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141 or dial 911.",Cara Cruz
"September 18, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 2600 block of Penn Avenue for a Shotspotter alert around 12:30 a.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they were notified that a male gunshot victim was being taken to a local hospital by private vehicle. Officers located the vehicle driven by an individual, with the victim in the back seat. He was listed as critical but stable. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"January 10, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, of gunfire at the corner of Roberts Street and Bedford Avenue around 6:45 p.m. Zone 2 officers found a male with multiple gunshot wounds on the sidewalk. The officers rendered aid until medics arrived. Medic 14 transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. VCU and Mobile Crime Scene Unit detectives responded to process the scene. Police are investigating. UPDATE: The shooting victim was pronounced dead late Jan. 10. Police continue to investigate.",Chris Togneri
"November 24, 2020",Injured Person Found,Zone1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded for reports of a male found unresponsive in the street in the 700 block of River Avenue just before 7:45 p.m. The male victim appeared to have suffered some trauma and was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition. It is not yet known exactly how the male incurred his injuries. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"February 22, 2020",Stolen Vehicle,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers on regular patrol observed a stolen vehicle at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Memory Lane shortly after 6 p.m. When Zone 2 officers turned on their lights, the driver of the stolen vehicle initially stopped, but then drove away. Police followed, but quickly decided not to pursue. Near the intersection of Webster Avenue and Wooster Street, the car slowed and a male passenger tried to get out. However, before he was completely out of the vehicle, the driver sped away, causing the door to strike the passenger in the face and cause a minor injury to his lip. The driver did not stop, but continued to drive away. Police detained the male and found that he had a warrant for failure to appear. He was also in possession of drug paraphernalia. Zone 2 officers are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"July 15, 2019",Vehicle v. Pedestrian,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 responded to a call of female who was struck by a vehicle while exiting a Port Authority bus on Chateau Street at Rush Street, just before 8 a.m. The woman was transported to Allegheny General Hospital by EMS in serious to stable condition with a possible concussion. No charges have been laid against the driver of the vehicle at this time. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"March 6, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call for the 7600 block of Frankstown Avenue for a male lying in the street around 2 a.m. When first responders arrived, they observed the male face down in the street with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced the victim deceased. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 12, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police seek the public’s help identifying the adult male in this image in connection to vandalism Friday night at Freedom Corner. The image is taken from a video that showed the man walking down Centre Avenue towards Freedom Corner around 11:20 p.m. When he reaches Freedom Corner, he is observed vandalizing and throwing items, including a tent, which had been organized in a corner of the square. He briefly walks away, then returns and throws more items on the sidewalk and into the street before continuing down Centre Avenue and crossing Crawford Street. City Public Works were called to help clean the debris Saturday. Anyone with information on this man’s identity is asked to call Zone 2 police at (412) 255-2827.",Chris Togneri
"May 16, 2021",Fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for 11 rounds on the 600 block of N Dallas Avenue around 3:45 a.m. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they were directed to a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Police rendered aid until EMS arrived. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics. A second male arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle, with a gunshot wound to the hand. VCU and MCU detectives arrived and processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 7, 2019",Unusual,Uptown/Oakland,"Fifth Avenue and Boulevard of the Allies have been reopened after a garbage truck was hoisted and removed from a collapsed parking pad on the 2400 block of Fifth Avenue. The complicated preparation and lift took more than eight hours, resulting in traffic diversions. Thank you to commuters for your patience while Allegheny Crane Rental performed a safe removal. At approximately 7:30 a.m. a garbage collection truck partially fell through a concrete parking pad that collapsed under its weight in the 2400 block of Fifth Avenue. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Police, Allegheny County and the Port Authority were called in to assess how and when to extract the vehicle. Allegheny Crane Rental will be conducting the complicated removal procedure which will shut down Fifth Avenue from 2 p.m. on October 7 until further notice. Drivers inbound will be diverted to the Boulevard of the Allies on ramp at Robinson Street. Access back on to Fifth Avenue will be at Moultrie Street and Jumonville Street from Boulevard of the Allies. At approximately 6 PM - During the actual crane lift, Boulevard of the Allies will be closed from Robinson Street to the the Birmingham Bridge for approximately one hour. NOTE: This operation could take several hours. Please watch this space and Public Safety social media pages for updates.",Cara Cruz
"June 3, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,Just before 1 a.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 calls for multiple shots fired on the 1700 block of Belleau Drive. Responding officers located a female victim who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to her legs while inside her vehicle. She was transported by EMS to the hospital in stable condition. No other victims were immediately located. Two unoccupied vehicles and a vacant apartment were also struck by gunfire. The Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 6, 2020",Rescue,Zone 5,"Just after 4 p.m, the Pittsburgh Bureaus of EMS, Fire and Police responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Oberlin Street for a female who fell through a deck floor and could not self-extricate. Upon arrival they found that the woman was in a motorized wheelchair that went through the deck, falling about 10 feet. She was conscious and alert when she was rescued. EMS transported her to the hospital in stable condition with unknown injuries. PLI was contacted to inspect the deck structure.",Cara Cruz
"November 29, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a female shot in the foot on the 2600 block of South 18th Street around 1:30 a.m. Zone 3 officers located the victim, who was conscious and alert with a gunshot wound to her foot. Medics transported her to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"January 21, 2020",Hit and Run,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to reports of a vehicle that drove into a Uni-Mart store on the 1900 block of Brownsville Road at 3:28 a.m. Officers spoke with the store clerk and a witness who described the vehicle crashing into the glass front doors of the store and reversing before fleeing the scene. No one was hurt. Police have reviewed camera footage from inside and outside of the store and describe a black Mercedes 4-sedan. Only the front of the vehicle was caught on camera so no license plate information was immediately available. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Zone 3 at (412) 488-8326.,Cara Cruz
"September 9, 2021",SWAT,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to the 200 block of S. Braddock Avenue just before 4:15 p.m. for a female who threatened a male with a knife inside a home. Responding officers were met by the female actor at the landing of the residence where she charged at them with a knife before barricading herself inside. The male and other residents were able to exit safely. SWAT operators were called to the scene with negotiators. Multiple verbal hails were given to convince the female to leave the home, with negative results. Flash bangs and gas were deployed in an effort to draw the female out of the residence. The female eventually surrendered without incident just before 7 p.m. Medics evaluated her on site before she was taken into custody. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was also on scene.",Cara Cruz
"October 12, 2020",Missing Person,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in finding a missing male in need of medical attention. Shavon Lofland, 28, is described as 5'10"" tall, approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Lofland has scars on both arms and is missing a front tooth. He was last seen in the Glen Hazel area of the city wearing a black and yellow Steelers jacket, a red baseball cap, and a black and red backpack. If seen please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141 or dial 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"September 5, 2020",SWAT,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to a domestic incident in the 700 block of Bryn Mawr Road at around 4:45 p.m. When officers arrived on scene a female was outside of the apartment and told them a male was inside the building with a firearm. SWAT was called out of an abundance of caution. The male was eventually found hiding inside an apartment that wasn't his. He was arrested without incident. He faces firearms and domestic-related charges. Another male faces possible charges for obstruction by harboring the male in his residence. The roadway was cleared around 6 p.m.,Cara Cruz
"February 7, 2020",Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3, as well as firefighters from Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Engine 23, responded to a report of a truck that had struck a utility pole in the 20 block of Newett Street just before 10 a.m. When they arrived on scene they met with a witness who said that he watched the truck slide down the hill before hitting the pole and pulling down some wires. The driver of the vehicle told the witness he was going to drive to a safer spot and then report the collision to police. Police have not received any report from the driver so they are treating this as a hit and run. Meantime, a firefighter who came out to the scene slipped on some ice and injured his back. He was transported to the hospital by EMS for treatment. No one on the street was injured. Duquesne Light responded to repair the utility pole. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"March 17, 2021",Shots fired,Zone 1,"On March 17, just before 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 units responded for shots fired in the area of East Street and Foreland Street. While en route, officers received multiple 9-1-1 calls for reports of two vehicles shooting back and forth at each other. Officers found three bullet holes in a window of a building in the 700 block of East Street and a vehicle that had also been struck once by gunfire. One of the suspect vehicles was located unoccupied with multiple bullet holes at the intersection of Knoll Street and Ocala Street. It was towed to the Auto Squad. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 11, 2019",Fatal Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to 911 calls and a ShotSpotter report of gunfire on the 100 block of Millbridge Street around 10:30 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 found a gunshot victim deceased on a sidewalk. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit arrived on scene. Police are investigating. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call Police at (412) 323-7800.,Chris Togneri
"October 26, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue around 8:20 p.m. Responding Zone 5 officers located to a male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to processed the scene. There were no suspect descriptions, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"February 26, 2020",One-Alarm Fire,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Firefighters responded to the report of a structure fire at 800 block of Boggs Avenue around 5 p.m. Upon arrival firefighters observed the one-alarm fire in one of the apartment units. A male victim was discovered inside and carried out by firefighters. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. Firefighters extinguished the fire shortly after arriving. Residents were allowed to return to their homes. The Fire Investigation Unit will investigate to determine the cause.,Maurice Matthew
"June 4, 2021",Vehicle Fire,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to the 00 block of 35th Street around 1 p.m. for a reported vehicle fire. When fire fighters arrived, they observed the tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames. The building next to the truck sustained minor damage from the flames. The driver was able to escape the truck on his own. The fire started when the tractor-trailer made contact with a utility pole. That caused the pole to break, landing the wires onto the trailer. Pittsburgh Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response Team arrived to contain the leaking diesel fuel. There were no injuries and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 3, 2019",Stolen Vehicle/Foot Pursuit,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 responded to a call from a school crossing guard that there was a male driving a motorcycle on the sidewalk in the 500 block of Stadium Street in Esplen at approximately 8:30 a.m. Police responded with the K-9 unit and set up a perimeter. After searching the area extensively on foot, they witnessed the male suspect turn down a one-way, dead-end street before he dumped the motorcycle, jumped a fence and rolled down a hill. Police pursued him on foot through a heavily-wooded area until they lost sight of him. Police are in possession of the motorcycle, which had been stolen from Zone 3. Police are looking for a male in his early 20's with short dreadlocks and a gap between his front teeth. He was wearing black and white shoes and dark pants which could be muddy from his fall. Anyone with any information is asked to call Zone 6 at (412) 937-3051.",Cara Cruz
"November 9, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 1,UPDATE: 11/1020 9:17 a.m. Bernard Dennis has been located and he is safe. Thank you to the public and the media for your concern. ----------,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating an endangered missing male.</p> <p>Bernard Dennis, 45, is 6 feet 1 inch tall, 195 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.</p> <p>He was last seen in the Manchester area of Pittsburgh on November 8th wearing a gray sweatshirt.</p> <p>If seen please call SVU detectives at <a href=""tel:(412) 323- 7141"">(412) 323- 7141</a>.</p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/12074_Missing_person_B.Dennis.png"" style=""height:400px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"August 22, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired near the intersection of South 19th and East Carson streets around 2:35 a.m. Police working in the South Side reported hearing multiple shots fired and receiving a Shotspotter alert. When officers arrived, they located multiple shell casings on the ground. There were no reported injuries and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 11, 2019",Bomb threat,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a 911 call of a bomb threat on the 2800 block of Banksville Road around 11:15 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 were made aware that the building had been evacuated by the business staff. As a precaution, officers closed Banksville road between Potomac and Wenzell avenues. Pittsburgh EMS, Pittsburgh Fire, the Bomb Squad and a K-9 unit were dispatched to the scene. The box in question was located by officers in the rear of the building. The Bomb Squad determined the box was not a threat. The K-9 did not detect anything suspicious inside. Banksville Road was reopened to traffic around 12:45 p.m.",Maurice Matthew
"December 27, 2020",SWAT call,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers attempted to serve a PFA order against an adult female on the 5500 block of Baywood Street around 7:30 p.m. The female became combative, barricaded herself in her apartment and began throwing objects at police. SWAT was called to the residence, and the woman continued to throw objects. Around 8:20 p.m., SWAT officers gained entry to the residence and took the woman into custody without incident. Medics on scene treated her for self-inflicted lacerations to her arms. The investigation continues. When the woman is medically cleared, she could face assault and/or reckless endangerment charges for throwing objects at officers. Baywood Street was closed for about an hour during the incident.",Chris Togneri
"March 23, 2020",Possible COVID-19 Exposure,Zone 2,"ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers from Zone 2 responded to a minor collision involving two vehicles in Market Square today around noon. One of the drivers was determined to exhibit symptoms similar to COVID-19. The driver was transported to a local hospital for testing. Out of an abundance of caution, officers who were at the crash scene were sent home to self-isolate until the matter is further evaluated. None of the officers are showing symptoms.",Chris Togneri
"November 20, 2021",Fatal Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a bicyclist vs. vehicle collision on the 5700 block of Stanton Avenue around 1 a.m. When first responders arrived they located the unconscious cyclist and begin CPR. Medics pronounced the male deceased. The female driver remained on the scene. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived to process the scene and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 2, 2019",Shooting,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Zone 4 officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 400 block of Elizabeth Street around 12:05 a.m. Officers found a male with a grazing wound to his shoulder. Medics transported him to a local hospital in good condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"February 5, 2021",Missing Person Search,Southside Riverfront Park,"Police continue to search for Thomas Hughes, 25, who was last seen Jan. 23. Police conducted another search of Southside Riverfront Park and surrounding areas this morning at 9 a.m. The search operation included patrol officers, bicycle units, River Rescue (which is comprised of Police and EMS personnel), the Special Victims Unit and the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office (which deployed drones). Hughes was not located. Police ask the public again: If you have any information of Hughes’s whereabouts, please call the Special Victims Unit at (412) 323-7141. For more information, see the Public Safety Blotter post from Jan. 24.",Chris Togneri
"August 24, 2020",Fatal Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a male shot in the 5100 block of Kent Way around 1 a.m. When first responders arrived, they were directed to a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. The victim was pronounced deceased shortly after. There were no other victims or suspect descriptions. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"April 21, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded for a Shotspotter alert, followed by a 9-1-1 call, for shots fired in the 2100 block of Rhine Street just after 8:15 p.m. An adult male victim was transported to a local hospital via private vehicle with gunshot wounds to the leg and torso. He arrived in serious but stable condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 1, 2021",River Rescue,Zone 3,"River Rescue, EMS, and Police responded to the 300 block of Station Square Drive for a reported body floating in the water around 10:40 a.m. A 9-1-1 caller directed first responders to the location of the deceased victim. The victim was extricated from the river, and taken by River Rescue. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"November 5, 2019",911 Call,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers responded to a 911 call of a man with a gun and possible warrants in an apartment on the 600 block of N Braddock Ave around 7:30 p.m. Zone 5 officers arrived and found the male attempting to jump from a second floor window. When they called to him, he went back inside and presented a possible barricade situation. SWAT was called. However, before SWAT officers arrived, the male surrendered without incident. Police confirmed the warrants and took the male into custody. The investigation continues, and police intend to search the residence for the reported gun. While police secured the area, a firehouse next door at the intersection of N Braddock and Hamilton, which was also a polling place, was placed on temporary lockdown with people inside instructed to shelter in place. The lockdown lasted about 15 minutes.",Chris Togneri
"June 20, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives from the Special Victims Unit seek the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old. Kennia Johnson is described as 5 feet 1inch tall, 119 pounds with brown eyes and long braided hair. She was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on Brownsville Road walking towards Mount Oliver wearing a purple t-shirt, black leggings and blue eye glasses. If seen, or you have any information on Kennia please call 412-323-7141 .",Maurice Matthew
"October 7, 2021",Gas Leak,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the intersection of Zulema Street and Coltart Avenue around 10:50 a.m. for a reported gas leak. When firefighters arrived, they discovered a natural gas line was struck by a work crew which resulted in a large leak. Firefighters conducted natural gas readings in the area and determined an evacuation of nearby homes and businesses was not necessary. People’s Gas contained the leak around 2 p.m. and local roads opened soon after.",Maurice Matthew
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"October 2, 2020",Vehicle Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of EMS, Police, and Fire responded to a three-vehicle collision at Wood Street and Fifth Avenue downtown before 3:45 p.m. Six people received injuries, three of them were transported to the hospital by medics. Two children were taken to Children's Hospital and one adult female was transported to Mercy Hospital. All three were in stable condition. The three other injured parties refused medical attention. It's believed the cause of the collision was due to a medical condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"April 7, 2021",Bear sighting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police Zone 3 officers responded to calls for several sightings of a black bear in the early morning hours of April 7. Officers spotted a bear once on Groveland Street in Overbrook, on Wyoming Street near Shiloh Street, and again on Sweetbriar and Lipton on Mount Washington. Animal Care and Control has contacted the Pennsylvania Game Commision and the 9-1-1 center has also been advised. Anyone who spots a bear is advised to leave it alone, refrain from feeding it, and call 9-1-1 with a location it was last seen.",Cara Cruz
"June 16, 2021",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to the 300 block of Minton Street for a Shotspotter alert for multiple shots fired just before 8:45 p.m. Responding officers located a juvenile male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to the hospital in priority condition. Another juvenile male was taken to headquarters to be questioned. One residence was also struck on the 3000 block of Merwyn Avenue. The residents inside were not injured. Major Crimes and Crime Scene Unit detectives are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"October 9, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle into a structure on the 2500 block of Pioneer Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 6 found a vehicle that had driven into an apartment building. Medics transported the driver to a local hospital in stable condition. The Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections was summoned to investigate the building’s structural integrity. One resident was relocated. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthews II
"September 15, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 were called to perform a welfare check on a resident in an apartment building on the 2100 block of Centre Avenue Friday morning. Officers found the resident, a 72-year-old male, deceased on the floor inside his apartment. Homicide detectives arrived and took over the investigation. It initially appeared that the victim died of natural causes, but after further on-site investigation, it was determined that the victim had sustained a gunshot wound or wounds to the upper body. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"July 20, 2020",Aggravated Assault,Zone 5,"Detectives with the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT) continue to investigate criminal activity that occurred during recent protests in the city. Police seek the public’s assistance to identify the male in this series of photographs who was observed throwing bricks at police in the area of Centre and Negley during a protest in East Liberty on June 1. He was wearing a camouflage baseball cap, a “Curators of Hip Hop” t-shirt, and Nike Air Max 95 shoes. Anyone with information is asked to email the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force.",Cara Cruz
"August 30, 2019",Drug Bust,Zone 1,Dion Anderson Raymond Moon Raynell Moon,Cara Cruz
"May 4, 2021",HazMat,Zone 2,"The Pittsburgh Public Safety Hazardous Materials Team responded to 21st and Railroad Street in the Strip District for reports of a controlled ammonia leak inside the Consumer’s Produce facility. Four team members in HazMat gear entered the building two at a time to measure the ammonia levels to ensure it was safe for repair crews to enter, find, and fix the leak. Medics conducted pre-entry and post-entry medical evaluations for the HazMat team members. It was determined that the levels were safe enough for repair crews to go in and do their work wearing the appropriate safety gear. Engine 32, Rescue 2, and Police from Zone 2 were also on scene. No one was injured.",Cara Cruz
"May 7, 2020",SWAT,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a carjacking suspect who ran into a home on the 300 block of Mt. Pleasant Road around 8:15 p.m. SWAT was called when officers learned that a women and children might be in the house. SWAT gave multiple commands for the suspect to exit. A woman and children left the house unharmed. The suspect surrendered and was arrested without incident shortly after. There were no reported injuries. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"December 24, 2021",Missing Person,Pittsburgh,: Anthony Jenkins has been found safely. PBP thanks the public for their help.,
"May 18, 2019",Concert,North Shore,"Final Public Safety numbers for the Garth Brooks concert at Heinz Field are as follows: Arrests: 0 Citations: 0 EMS transports: 22 EMS treated on-scene: 75 Note: The majority of EMS transports and treatments were for heat-related issues. Around 7:45 p.m., the stadium was cleared due to weather concerns in the area. The storm passed, and fans were allowed back to their seats around 8:20 p.m. No other issues to report.",Chris Togneri
"June 23, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 3 first responded to reports of a male shot in the 40 block of Briggs Street at 6:20 p.m.,
"March 11, 2020",Welfare Check,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers were dispatched on a welfare check of two children at a residence on the 2300 block of East Hills Drive on Tuesday, March 10 around 3:20 p.m. Zone 5 officers went to the residence after a Facebook video circulated showing an unidentified female encounter two unsupervised children (ages 2 and 3) walking shoeless and with few items of clothing on around the neighborhood. The female drove the children to a security office. When the children’s mother arrived, she slapped the older child on the side of the head and took the children away. Police attempted to locate the mother and children, but no one answered the door. Police returned to the address several times and found no one home during the evening. Based on evidence that the children, a boy and a girl, had been left unattended to walk across streets and parking lots while improperly clothed, police issued an arrest warrant for the mother Tuesday night. On Wednesday, March 11, officers took her into custody near her East Hills residence. Tevanna Keith, 22, is charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The children were located and were in good health with no apparent injuries.",Chris Togneri
"January 27, 2021",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a call for a hostile and armed male in the 600 block of Collins Street just after 10 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they were met by a male who threatened them before barricading himself inside an apartment building, refusing to come out. SWAT was called in, as the priority was to protect the other residents who were now considered hostages. EMS and Fire were also on scene. SWAT operators were able to evacuate the hostages from the building and take them to a safe place. Police were unable to establish contact with the male actor still inside to negotiate with him, so multiple verbal hails were made to convince him to exit the residence. Those attempts were unsuccessful. Eventually, gas munitions were deployed and, after some time, the male surrendered without further incident. He was taken into custody and cleared medically by EMS before being transported to Allegheny County Jail. ",Cara Cruz
"December 16, 2021",SWAT,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 were called for reports of a domestic dispute in the 2600 block of Norwood Avenue where shots were fired around 5 a.m. Arriving units were met by the male party outside the residence who told them another male inside the home fired at him. Shortly after, the female party involved in the dispute came out to speak with police. Officers were told there were an additional five people inside the house, including a baby. SWAT officers were called to the scene believing that a possible hostage situation was underway. After establishing negotiations with the remaining adult occupants inside the home, that was determined not to be the case.The remaining individuals surrendered without incident. Everyone involved was evaluated and cleared by medics. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"January 13, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male shot in the lower extremity on the 2300 block of Brownsville Road. Zone 3 officers located the victim outside, and medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene for evidence and Major Crimes detectives are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"September 8, 2021",Abandoned Vehicles Removed,Zone 6,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police completed its fourth blitz to remove abandoned vehicles from City streets in the Brookline, Beechview, Elliot and Sheraden neighborhoods. Through the efforts of Motorcycle Units and Abandoned Vehicle Officers from multiple police zones, a total of 43 complaints were addressed which resulted in: 12 towed away. 31 gone from the area. Police thank Pittsburgh residents for their cooperation in this effort.",Maurice Matthew
"June 27, 2020",Stabbing,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a stabbing inside a small business near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Loire Way around 9:50 p.m. Zone 5 officers found a male who worked at the store with stab wounds to his face. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Per the initial investigation, the male actor left the store and walked up Lincoln Avenue. Near the intersection of Lincoln and Wiltsie Street, the actor stabbed a second male multiple times. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this fatal stabbing is asked to call Violent Crime Unit detectives at (412) 323-7161.",Chris Togneri
"November 13, 2019",Vehicle Versus Pedestrian,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police and CMU Police responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at Fifth and Morewood Avenues around 3:15 p.m. Zone 4 officers and CMU officers found a male victim in the intersection. Medics transported him to UPMC Presbyterian in critical condition. The driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with police. Officers closed multiple lanes on Fifth Avenue while investigators processed the scene. Commuters should expect delays. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.,Maurice Matthews II
"June 28, 2021",Carjacking,Zone 1,"UPDATE: 06/30/21 12:15 p.m. Police have recovered the stolen vehicle. It has been towed to the Auto Squad for processing. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing. _______________________ Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a reported carjacking in the 2500 block of N. Charles Street just before 11:15 p.m. Responding officers spoke with a pizza delivery driver who stated two males, possibly juveniles, took his keys, vehicle, and an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim stated they were both wearing black hoodies and one of the actors had a black handgun. The vehicle is a 2013 Gray Nissan Ultima with PA Plate LPC0085. If spotted, call 9-1-1 and do not approach. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"May 24, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to reports of a person shot on the 900 block of Norwich Avenue just before 12:15 p.m. Once on scene, responding officers found a male victim with gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 10, 2021",Fire,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to the 900 block of Memory Lane for a 2-alarm structure fire around 3 p.m. Responding firefighters fought the fire mainly in one row house that received extensive damage, but all of the residents of all four attached houses were able to safely evacuate. One female resident jumped from a window and suffered an injury to a lower extremity. Medics transported her to the hospital in stable condition. No firefighters were injured. The Fire Investigations Unit is investigating the exact cause and origin of the fire.",Cara Cruz
"August 15, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone Two responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, of shots fired in the 100 block of Oak Hill Drive just after 2 a.m. in Terrace Hill Village and the border of West Oakland. When they arrived on scene they found two male victims. One male received a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. The second male was grazed by a bullet and did not receive medical treatment. He was alert and talking. Police retrieved two guns as evidence at the scene. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"January 30, 2021",DOA,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to a call for a person struck by a train in the area of S. 4th Street at Color Park just before 10:45 a.m. Responding officers found an adult male victim pronounced deceased at the scene. CSX Rail officials shut down one track. Detectives from VCU and the Crime Scene Unit were on scene to investigate. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office will release the identity of the deceased once all notifications have been made.,Cara Cruz
"October 23, 2020",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a dirt bike versus vehicle collision at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Cedarville Street around 6:20 p.m. When first responders arrived, they discovered the male rider had struck two vehicles. Medics transported the operator to UPMC Presbyterian in critical condition. There were no other injuries. The drivers remained on the scene. The dirt bike and one vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Liberty Avenue was reopened just under an hour later.",Maurice Matthew
"December 13, 2021",Robbery,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported home invasion on the 100 block of Richey Avenue around 6 a.m. When Zone 1 officers arrived, they met with the victim who stated a group of males broke into his home, assaulted him and stole items including his car keys. The suspects fled in the victim’s red Dodge Challenger towards an unknown direction. Medics evaluated the victim on scene for minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 7, 2021",Homicide Arrest,Zone 2,"The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Howard Hawkins on a homicide warrant for the shooting death of Ahmir Tuli in the 2700 block of Penn Avenue in the Strip District on February 21, 2021. Hawkins was apprehended in North Hollywood, CA on July 7. Last month, Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit detectives arrested Chayla Robinson in connection with Tuli’s homicide. Robinson was charged with Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution. ​​​​​​​",Cara Cruz
"June 17, 2020",Vandalism/Looting/Riot,Zone 2,"In its ongoing work, the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force (DAAT), comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, continues to analyze video, photos, and information related to the recent protests in the city. The task force is in the process of identifying individuals who committed criminal acts during those demonstrations. Investigators seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male in this series of photographs. He is suspected of vandalizing two police vehicles, throwing objects at police officers and looting businesses during the May 30 protest downtown. The suspect has a tattoo on his left elbow that resembles a bomb design. Anyone with information is asked to contact the taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.",Cara Cruz
"November 6, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded a ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired on 1000 block of Brushton Avenue around 8 p.m. Zone 5 officers found a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his foot. The victim said he heard gunshots and then realized he had been struck. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests at this time. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"June 30, 2020",Assault,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 were dispatched to the 100 block of Rhine Place for reports of an assault in progress around 3:10 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim lying on the sidewalk who appeared to have been struck in the face and head multiple times with some type of object. He was bleeding from the head and had received several contusions to the face. He was treated at the scene by EMS and transported to the hospital in stable condition. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"August 12, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone Two responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, of shots fired in the 600 block of Elmore Street just after 11:15 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male victim who had been grazed in the knee by a bullet. The male told police he was walking down the street when he was struck, so he ran to a residence on nearby Trent Street, where police found him. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. There are no suspects at this time. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"April 13, 2021",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the 1600 block of Brownsville Road around 10:45 p.m. for a reported male shot. When first responders arrived, they were directed to a male with a gunshot wound to his backside. Medics transported the conscious and alert victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene and investigation is still ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 4, 2020",Missing Child,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives request the public's assistance in finding a missing 12-year-old girl. Destiny Stine was last seen on the North Side on 06/03/20 at 9:00 p.m. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a grey shirt, shorts, and red shoes. If seen, or you have any information on Destiny's whereabouts, please call 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"October 16, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 7200 block of Kelly Street for multiple rounds fired just before 5 a.m. Responding units located a male victim with gunshot wounds to the right leg. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived to process evidence. There is no suspect description at this time. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"July 10, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 6,"UPDATE: Chartiers Avenue reopened shortly before 9 a.m. ORIGINAL POST: A section of Chartiers Avenue is closed after a pickup truck hit a power pole and brought down several live wires around 7:15 a.m. The driver struck the pole near the intersection of Chartiers and Straka Street. He was uninjured and no other vehicles were involved. Chartiers remains closed while crews clear the power lines. Police are investigating, but the crash appears to be accidental.",Chris Togneri
"February 12, 2020",Drug Arrest,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers were not seriously injured when a drug suspect fought two officers trying to arrest him shortly before 3 p.m. on the 7200 block of Frankstown Avenue. Plainclothes officers observed Kelly Parker, 35, of Penn Hills selling drugs. When they approached him to seize the drugs and arrest him, Parker fought with the officers, resulting in a minutes-long struggle. A crowd formed and witnesses began yelling at the officers. Backup arrived and officers got Parker into custody. Parker was transported to the Allegheny County Jail on charges of possession with the intent to sell (heroin/fentanyl), tampering with evidence, resisting arrest and aggravated assault. The officers suffered minor scrapes and bruises but did not require medical treatment. Parker was not injured. The entire incident was captured on a city security camera. The investigation is ongoing.",Chris Togneri
"December 12, 2020",Missing Person,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives continue to search for a missing East Liberty woman, 25-year-old Maquallah Bey. New information suggests her braids may be blue, yellow, and purple and that she could potentially be in the downtown area. Have you seen her? Please call SVU detectives at (412) 323-7141 Original Post: http://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1025",Cara Cruz
"April 4, 2021",Tribute,,"Twelve years have passed since three PIttsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 were killed in the line of duty. On April 4, 2009, Officer Eric Kelly, Officer Stephen Mayhle and Officer Paul Sciullo answered a call without question or hesitation and ended up making the ultimate sacrifice. ""There isn't a day that goes by that the horror of that day isn't emblazoned in my mind, but I will always choose to remember Eric, Stephen, and Paul by focusing on the dedicated and brave men they were and the honorable lives they lived protecting the city they loved. They are missed every day. Their families will forever be part of our police family,"" said Police Chief Scott Schubert. From Zone 5 Commander Stephen Vinansky, ""Although it has been some time since this tragic day, the memories of the love, kindness, and strength they gave us are still very much with us today. Eric, Stephen, and Paul will live forever in our hearts and minds, and their brave sacrifices shall never, nor can they ever, be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are always with their families as we reflect on the blessings of the fond memories we shared with them."" Due to pandemic precautions, there will be no formal ceremony to honor the fallen officers this year, but wreaths will be laid at the permanent tribute outside Zone 5 station. ""We will always remember these men who lost their lives protecting Pittsburgh’s citizens. I ask that we spend a few minutes remembering Officers Kelly, Mayhle and Sciullo and pray for all of the first responders who protect our lives daily,"" Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said. Mayor William Peduto, ""Twelve years later, the sacrifices made by Officers Kelly, Mayhle and Sciullo live on in the hearts of all of Pittsburghers, and I know many will join me on this Easter Sunday to say a prayer in their memory."" Lest we forget.",Cara Cruz
"October 4, 2021",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 7100 block of Mount Vernon Street for a father inside a home and armed with a small child around 10:30 p.m. It was reported to police that the male took the child at gunpoint. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they located a vehicle the male was last seen in. Police gave verbal commands for the male to exit the home, and could hear a baby crying. With a priority of life, SWAT made entry into the home and located a baby. A continued search of the home resulted in the male not to be inside. The child was not injured and returned to the mother. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"July 14, 2020",Bomb Squad Call-out,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a 911 call of a beeping sound coming from a blue US Postal Service mailbox at the intersection of Brighton Road and Benton Avenue around 6:20 a.m. Zone 1 officers confirmed the suspicious beeping and called the Bomb Squad. Police closed multiple roads in the area and instructed residents to shelter in place. Pittsburgh Fire and EMS and the Postal Police also responded. The Bomb Squad deployed technology to determine the source of the beeping. A remotely-operated Bomb Squad robot opened the mail box and displayed its contents on a mounted camera. Around 8 a.m., it was determined that the beeping was coming from a device used to scan mail that a mail carrier had left in the box. The beeping indicates low battery power, not a threat. Police reopened all roads by 8:20 a.m.",Chris Togneri
"October 19, 2019",SWAT,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1, conducting regular rounds on the North Side, spotted a stolen vehicle outside a residence on the 3200 block of Lecky Avenue at approximately 10:30 p.m.",
"June 9, 2021",Missing Juveniles,All Zones,,Maurice Matthew
"April 27, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1400 block of Eleanor Street around 1 p.m. Zone 3 officers came upon a male near the intersection of Eleanor and Eccles streets with a gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim was conscious and alert. Responding officers rendered aid to him until medics arrived. Medics continued to work on the male and transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. One structure was reported to have been hit by a round. There were no other reported injuries or suspect descriptions. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"April 29, 2021",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1000 block of Brushton Avenue around 11:10 p.m. Prior to officers arrival, they were notified of a male with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim stated a female shot him, then fled into a wooded area. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 4, 2019",Online Threat,Pittsburgh,"As stated Tuesday evening, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police’s Intel Unit worked with our law enforcement partners to investigate an online threat to commit a hate crime in Pittsburgh today, Wednesday, Sept. 4. That investigation continued throughout the night and involved law enforcement in multiple jurisdictions. Investigators successfully traced the threat to a Beaver County location. Police interviewed a male juvenile and his family early this morning and determined that the juvenile teen had no intentions to carry out the threat. The online threat has been determined to not be credible. Police are continuing to investigate. The Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the public for your tips and vigilance.",Chris Togneri
"August 2, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 5,"Just before 2:45 a.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 5 were driving by Lincoln Avenue and Lemington Avenue when they were flagged down by a female. The victim had suffered a stab wound to her hand. She was alert and conscious, but was uncooperative with police in telling them what had happened. The victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"April 24, 2021",Collision,Zone 2,UPDATE 04/24/20 at 9:30 a.m. The patient who was transported in critical condition has since passed in the hospital. Original post:,"Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 16th Street for a 2-vehicle collision just before 8:15 a.m.</p> <p>An SUV traveling outbound on Liberty struck a car turning left from 16th.</p> <p>The female driver of the car was extricated from the vehicle and transported in critical condition.</p> <p>Medics transported a male driver and male passenger from the SUV to the hospital in stable condition.</p> <p>The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.</p> <p> </p> <strong"
"May 22, 2020",Drug Arrests,Downtown,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives arrested a man on drug charges on Thursday, one day after police responded to multiple overdoses Downtown. Police and EMS responded to nine suspected drug overdoses late Wednesday morning in the area of 4th Avenue and Wood Street. Narcotics and Vice detectives also have received numerous complaints from citizens and business owners about recent drug activity in the area. A team of detectives went to the area Thursday and observed a male selling drugs on the 300 block of 3rd Avenue. Two undercover detectives approached the male and bought two stamp bags of heroin in bags marked ""SKULL."" When the deal was finalized, Police took the male into custody without incident. Calvin Harshaw, 28, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, intent to deliver a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance.",Chris Togneri
"August 11, 2021",Arrest,Zone 5,: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/1388,Maurice Matthew
"July 23, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to reports of shots fired in the 7700 block of Monticello Street just after 11 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they located a female victim with a gunshot wound to the leg/hip area. She told officers she had just exited a jitney trip when a male came from behind one of the buildings and began shooting. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. The Crime Scene Unit processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"October 22, 2019",Robbery,Lawrenceville,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a robbery report on the 4000 block of Butler Street around 11 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 2 found a male victim who stated he had been robbed by another individual. A gun was shown to the victim. The suspect took items, fled and fired a shot at the victim. The suspect was last seen getting into a black sedan. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"June 22, 2020",Aggravated Assault,Zone 5,"UPDATE 2: (4:25 p.m., June 24)—A second suspect has been arrested in a Homewood homicide case. Police today took Madera Johnson, 27, into custody. She is charged with criminal homicide. UPDATE (1:33 p.m., June 23)—Charges against Marlon Johnson have been upgraded to homicide. Police continue to look for a second suspect. The investigation continues. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a male who had been assaulted on the 7200 block of Frankstown Avenue on June 19 at 4:40 p.m. Zone 5 officers and medics found a 63-year-old male on the sidewalk with severe head trauma. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Patrol officers later that night detained a male in Homewood who fit a suspect’s description. He was transported to Police Headquarters for questioning. The male, Marlon Johnson, 31, was arrested and booked into the Allegheny County Jail on an aggravated assault charge. The victim died on Sunday. The investigation continues and could lead to additional charges.",Chris Togneri
"June 12, 2019",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a call of a fight at a gas station in the 7500 block of Penn Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. The call was later upgraded to a robbery in progress. On scene, officers spoke with a male employee who had a visible abrasion to one arm and a torn shirt. The male refused treatment by EMS. He told police he was working in a closed booth that is not accessible to customers. He said a male driving a BMW parked next to the booth and tried to gain entry. The suspect had a stun gun and was able to get inside the booth. After a struggle with the employee, the suspect stole cigarettes and drove away. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"November 5, 2020",Shooting,,Pittsburgh Police responded to 911 calls for a person shot in the 6900 block of Penn Avenue just before 5:45 p.m. Officers located a male victim on scene who said he was shot at while driving in his vehicle. He suffered wounds to his upper body and hand. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition. Violent Crime and Crime Scene units are processing evidence. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 14, 2020",Non-fatal Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 3500 block of Brighton Road around 7:25 p.m. Responding Zone 1 officers arrived, and discovered a male with a gunshot wound to the right arm. Police applied a tourniquet to the victim's arm. Medics transported the shooting victim to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other injuries on scene or suspect descriptions. The Violent Crime Unit and Mobile Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"May 30, 2019",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired near W Liberty Avenue and Saranac around 11:30 p.m. Zone 6 officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to his arm and a second male with facial injuries. They were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Per the initial investigation: The males were Downtown and met a female who agreed to go with them to another location “to party.” There was a confrontation in the victims’ car and the female pulled out a gun and fired. The male with the face wounds could not provide a clear account of how he was injured. Police processed the scene for evidence and are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"April 16, 2020",Collision,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police, EMS, and Fire responded to the area of 5th Avenue and Penn Avenue for reports of box truck that had struck a pole just before 7:15 a.m. Medics from Murraysville were also in the area and the first to arrive on scene. Upon arrival, first responders found a male driver slumped over the steering wheel of the truck. The EMS rescue truck used hydraulic tools to extricate the victim from the cab of the vehicle. He was transported by EMS to the hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased. A male passenger told police he managed to steer the vehicle into a pole and out of the path of traffic when the driver became unconscious. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene. The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation.",Cara Cruz
"May 14, 2021",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile female. London Williamson is 12-years-old, 5 Feet 4 Inches tall, 120 pounds, She was last seen today around 10:30 a.m. wearing Blue jeans and a Black hooded sweatshirt in the Sheraden neighborhood. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call SVU at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 and the Zone 2 substation responded to reports of a stabbing inside Triangle Park in the 500 block of Market Street just after 12:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a female victim with a stab wound to her arm inside Triangle Park. She was transported by EMS in stable condition to a local hospital. Officers were able to quickly apprehend a male suspect across the street on Liberty Avenue at Market Street. He was taken into custody and transported to Allegheny County Jail. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. UPDATE: Police have arrested Johnny Lee Martin, 36, of Alabama on charges of aggravated assault, possessing instruments of crime, resisting arrest, flight to avoid apprehension and paraphernalia use or possession. Johnny Lee Martin",Cara Cruz
"July 4, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5, with assistance from Zone 4, responded to reports of a person shot on Mohler Street at Ferris Court. just before 9:45 p.m. Once on scene, responding officers observed a male victim who had suffered a gunshot wound and was losing consciousness. Officers performed CPR until EMS arrived. The victim was transported in critical condition to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. A second male arrived at a local hospital by private means in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He told police he was shot on Mohler Street. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. VCU detectives are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"October 4, 2019",Abduction Attempt,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to a call for a possible abduction attempt outside John Morrow Elementary School on the 1600 block of Davis Avenue just after 4 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they spoke with a 10-year-old boy who said he was leaving school when an older male got out of a dark-colored sedan and ran at him. The boy told police that he hit the man and ran back into the school where police were called. There are no arrests or suspects at this time. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"June 18, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 responded to a Shotspotter alert for multiple rounds fired in the 100 block of Hazlett Street at 11:08 p.m. Medics and officers arrived on scene to find two adult female victims. One suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, the other a graze wound to the elbow. Witnesses told police a fight between juveniles escalated to shots fired and the two females were bystanders who were struck. Medic 4 transported both patients to the hospital in stable condition. Major Crimes and Mobile Crime Unit detectives were on scene. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"November 27, 2020",Robbery,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 responded to reports of a business robbery in the 100 block of N Craig Street at 2 a.m. A male entered the store, went behind the counter and smashed the register, stealing less than $100. No weapon was seen. The actor fled on foot. No one was injured. Police are reviewing video of the incident. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"July 29, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 6 responded to reports of a stabbing in the 1200 block of Arnold Street just before 6:45 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male who had suffered a stab wound to the chest. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital in stable condition. A female was arrested at the scene. Charges are pending. UPDATE: Indea Brimage, 28, of Pittsburgh is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of Tampering With/Fabricating Physical Evidence",Cara Cruz
"September 21, 2021",Arrest,Zone 4,"On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Pittsburgh Police detectives from Zone 4, working with University of Pittsburgh Police, made an arrest in a series of recent prowling incidents in and around the Pitt campus. Erik Robert Demarco, 36, was arrested on a felony warrant and faces the following charges: Two counts Felony Criminal Trespass One count Misdemeanor Loitering and Prowling at Night One count Misdemeanor Escape Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the University of Pittsburgh Police for their assistance with this case.",Cara Cruz
"September 23, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired on the 7100 block of Frankstown Avenue around 9:20 p.m. Zone 5 officers found a male adult dead at the scene of the shooting. A second victim, an adult male, was located on Mohler Street with a gunshot wound to the lower body. A third victim, also a male with a gunshot wound to the lower body, was located at the Penn Hills Giant Eagle.They were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit responded to close Frankstown and process evidence at the crime scene. No arrests at this time. Violent Crime Unit detectives responded to the scene and are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"May 9, 2019",Vehicle Collision,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Route 51 just past Woodruff Street around 3:20 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a vehicle that had hit the side of a building. The male driver and a male passenger were trapped inside and had to be extracted from the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were transported to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"January 25, 2020",Collision,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on Forbes Avenue at the Liberty bridge at 8:11 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a vehicle had crashed into a wall coming off of the Liberty Bridge inbound at Forbes. The male driver of the car had to be extricated from the vehicle by firefighters. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other occupants inside the car. The Collision investigation Unit was called in to process the scene. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"July 16, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 2 responded to a ShotSpotter activation, followed by 911 calls, of shots fired in the area of Reed Street and Brackenridge Street just before 7:40 p.m. When they arrived on scene they discovered one male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg and a second male victim who had been grazed by a bullet in the abdomen. Both victims were transported to local hospitals by EMS in stable condition. Officers detained another male for questioning in connection with this incident. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"February 25, 2020",Shooting,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to ShotSpotter alerts of more than 30 shots fired on the 8400 block of Frankstown Road just before midnight. Shortly after, Zone 5 officers located an adult male gunshot victim several blocks away near the intersection of Bennett and Oakwood streets. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition. Violent Crime Unit and Mobile Crime Scene Unit detectives arrived to process the scene on Frankstown, where multiple shell casings were located outside. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call Police at (412) 323-7800. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"August 20, 2019",Search,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near the intersection of West Liberty and Pioneer avenues around 7:05 a.m. Two males in the vehicle jumped out and ran into a wooded area near the South Busway. Police set up a perimeter and searched the area with the assistance of a K-9. Around 9:30 a.m., police called off the search because the K-9 was exhausted, the area had been thoroughly searched and investigators believe evidence will lead to the quick arrest of the suspects. The vehicle, which was stolen out of Zone 3, was recovered. No one was injured in the search. Pittsburgh Police thank our partner law enforcement agencies for assisting in the search, including Port Authority Police and the Allegheny County Sheriff's Department.",Chris Togneri
"May 19, 2021",Fire,Zone 2,"Just before 9:25 a.m. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire responded to 9-1-1 calls for smoke emanating from the roof of the Gulf Tower Building, located at 707 Grant Street downtown. Firefighters quickly located the fire in the basement of the building. The response grew to five alarms as a high-rise plan for manpower needs was put in place. Firefighters kept the fire contained to the basement area, where they worked amid heavy smoke, debris, and extreme heat conditions. Firefighters used fans to push excess smoke through a ventilation shaft, sending it through the roof of the building. Meantime, another group of firefighters went floor to floor to safely evacuate occupants from the building. Fire Chief Darryl Jones declared the fire under control at 11:36 a.m. Paramedics were on scene and transported one firefigher to the hospital with chest discomfort. Police secured the area and directed traffic during the response. The exact cause of the fire will be determined by the Fire Investigation Unit.",Cara Cruz
"April 23, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1900 block of St. Paul Street around 10:30 p.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 arrived and found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other reported victims and no suspect descriptions The Violent Crime Unit and Mobile Crime Unit are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"June 27, 2021",Arson,Zone 6,"Pittsburgh Police and Firefighters responded to a reported brush fire on June 27, 2021 around 4:45 a.m. Witnesses stated they observed three males, possibly between the ages of 17 and 19-years-old, attempting to break the glass doors of the West End Overlook building. The individuals set fire to the decorative bunting on the outlook railing. The lit material then cause a brush fire on the hillside. Responding firefighters were able to put of the flames before it got out of control. The suspects fled towards Rue Grande Vue Street and Lorenz Avenue. Anyone with information or video on this incident is asked to contact Detective Burns at the Fire Investigation Unit 412-782-7646 X200.",Maurice Matthew
"September 28, 2019",DOA,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 as well as Fire and EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the 100 block of S. 7th Street at 6:11 a.m. When they arrived on scene they found a male outside. He was pronounced deceased upon the arrival of first responders. Detectives from VCU and the Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"July 8, 2020",Vandalism,Zone 5,"During the protest demonstrations in East Liberty on Monday, June 1, the male featured in this series of photographs is suspected of vandalizing a Dollar Bank on Penn Avenue. Damage Assessment and Accountability (DAAT) investigators seek the public’s help in identifying him. On that day he was wearing a black zip up jacket with the hood up, a bandana around his mouth and nose, jeans, a Puma cross-body bag, and what appear to be Timberland boots. He is also carrying a wrench and wearing two different gloves. On his right hand, a glove with the Penn State Nittany Lion logo, while on his left, a gardening glove. If you have any information about the identity of this individual please contact the task force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800.","</p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/10493_DB_Vandal.PNG"" style=""height:768px; width:300px""/><img alt="""" src="" http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/10456_Dollar_Bank3.PNG"" style=""height:440px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/10448_Dollar_Bank4.PNG"" style=""height:379px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/10449_Dollar_Bank9.PNG"" style=""height:295px; width:300px""/></p> <p><img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/10450_Dollar_Bank2.PNG"" style=""height:302px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/10452_Dollar_Bank5.PNG"" style=""height:415px; width:300px""/> <img alt="""" src=""http://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/10455_IMG_3209.jpg"" style=""height:587px; width:300px""/></p> <strong"
"September 14, 2020",Protest,Downtown,"Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce investigators on Monday, Sept. 14 charged three people in connection with a protest that turned violent Downtown on Sept. 5. The charges stem from confrontations between a small number of actors during an otherwise peaceful march and multiple people not associated with the protest, including outdoor diners at a restaurant on the 900 block of Penn Avenue, diners and staff at a fast food restaurant on the 500 block of Liberty Avenue and pedestrians and cyclists. Monique Craft, a.k.a. Nique Craft, 35, of South Side, is charged with conspiracy, theft and trespassing. Shawn Green, a.k.a Lorenzo Rulli, is charged with conspiracy, disorderly conduct and harassment. Kenneth McDowell, a.k.a. Kenny West is charged with conspiracy, disorderly conduct, harassment and possessing instruments of a crime. Craft was charged via summons. Police applied for arrest warrants for Green and McDowell as investigators could not find verified addresses. Additional assaults from this event continue to be investigated. A fourth unknown male protester is wanted for aggravated assault for striking a cyclist in the head with a skateboard. For more information on this suspect: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/868 The Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce (DAAT) is a partnership of multiple local law enforcement agencies.",Chris Togneri
"October 13, 2020",Collision,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and Police responded to a single-vehicle collision at the intersection of Perrysville Avenue and Kenwood Avenue around 10 p.m. Once on scene, officers observed a vehicle that had struck a tree, causing serious damage. Medics were already treating the female driver at the scene. She was transported to the hospital in serious, but stable condition. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.",Cara Cruz
"July 17, 2019",Burglary,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a 911 call of a burglary in progress inside the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh located at 4100 Bigelow Blvd. at approximately 12:20 a.m. Key holders to the Center alerted police after remotely viewing on their surveillance camera system, a male walking through the building. Before police arrived on scene, they were alerted by dispatch that the male was viewed on camera leaving the building. The initial description was a male wearing a baseball cap, dark t-shirt and red shorts. Once on scene, officers set up a perimeter around the building. The area surrounding the Center was searched, with negative results. The Center’s two office managers arrived on scene a short time later and did a walk through the building with police and reported that nothing appeared to be stolen at that time. One of the office managers showed police surveillance footage from her phone. It showed the male entering through the front door and walking through the main prayer room. The male was then observed on camera to begin digging through a yellow donation box. After some time it appears the male exits wearing tan or white shorts and leaves the building. Police believe the male changed clothes as the center keeps them for the homeless to take as they please. There was no sign of forced entry. The investigation continues.",Cara Cruz
"February 5, 2020",Shooting,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to 9-1-1 call of a male shot at 3900 block of Bigelow Boulevard around 7:10 p.m. Officers from Zone 2 along with Pittsburgh EMS noticed an unresponsive male passenger. Medics transported the passenger to a local hospital in Critical condition. The driver heard the shots and rear glass breaking on the 2500 block of Bedford Avenue and continued driving to a safe location on Bigelow Boulevard. The male driver was not injured. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"May 17, 2019",Missing Person,East End,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police seek the public’s help locating a missing girl. Disaya Blue, 12, was last seen May 15 leaving her East End home. She is 5 feet tall, 120 pounds with brown and blonde hair in braids. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons Detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Chris Togneri
"May 11, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,,Chris Togneri
"April 19, 2021",Missing child,All Zones,"UPDATE: 04/20/21 at 3:33 p.m. Brice Rose has been located and is safe. Thank you to the media and the public for your help. Original post: Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives seek the public's assistance to locate a missing 12-year-old boy. Brice Rose is 5 feet tall and weighs 120 pounds with brown eyes and short black hair. He was last seen in his Warrington neighborhood on Sunday, April 18, but it's not known what he was wearing at the time. Brice may be on the North Side. If you have any information please call SVU at (412) 323-7141.",Cara Cruz
"August 3, 2019",Solo Vehicle Crash,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureaus of Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Mountain Avenue near the intersection with Wagner Street around 11:45 a.m. First responders found a Dodge Ram that had crashed and rolled. The driver and any occupants fled before Public Safety officials arrived. There were no injuries on scene. The vehicle came back as stolen out of Brentwood. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"June 18, 2020",Robbery,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a report of a street robbery on the Smithfield Street Bridge around 6 p.m. Zone 3 officers met with a female victim at the south end of the bridge near Station Square. The victim says a male approached her from the rear, placed a weapon to her back then demanded her purse. The suspect emptied the purse before tossing it into the river. He was last seen headed towards downtown wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"November 3, 2019",Armed Robbery,Zone 2,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 responded to reports of an armed robbery inside a business on the 400 block of Boulevard of the Allies at around 1:45 p.m. on November 3. When they arrived on scene they met with a female victim who told them she was followed a male who pistol whipped her and demanded all her money before running off. There is no description of the suspect. Police are requesting surveillance footage. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"July 10, 2021",Vehicle Vs Pedestrian,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the 0 block of Kohlmeyer Lane around 9:50 p.m. for reported male stuck by vehicle. When first responders arrived, they located witnesses and a male that stated he was struck by a vehicle driven by a known person. During the initial investigation, Zone 3 officers learned there was a dispute between neighbors. A vehicle stuck an adult male and multiple rounds were fired towards that vehicle. There were no gunshot victims. The male stuck by the vehicle was transported in stable condition with head and arm injuries. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"December 31, 2020",Fall,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for an injured male at the 3000 block of Smallman Street around 10:45 a.m. When first responders arrived, they were directed to a male who fell about 20-feet off a ladder. The injured contruction worker was conscious and alert. A second male was assisted off the roof. Medic 6 transported the victim to Mercy Hospital in serious but stable condition.",Maurice Matthew
"April 4, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing adult male. Clyde Goff, 82, was last seen today April 4, 2020 on the 800 block of California Avenue in Avalon. He was wearing Brown pants and a Tan Shirt. He has a gray beard and gray hair. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141",Maurice Matthew
"August 23, 2021",Collision,Zone 4,"Just after 6 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 observed a motorcycle rider traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic on Fifth Avenue near S. Aiken Avenue. Officers activated their lights and sirens to pull the driver over, but he drove up on to the sidewalk, striking a female pedestrian. There was no vehicle pursuit by police. Medics arrived to transport the patient to the hospital in critical condition. The male driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital in stable condition with injuries to his jaw. The Collision Investigation Unit processed evidence and interviewed witnesses at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"May 24, 2019",Shooting,Zone 2,: Police have detained one suspect for questioning in connection with this incident.,Cara Cruz
"November 16, 2020",Missing Juvenile,All Zones,"UPDATE (7:35 p.m.): Howard has been located and safely returned home. Thanks to all for your concern and shares. ORIGINAL POST: Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile female. Sania Howard, 13, is 5 feet 5 inches tall, 105 pounds with Brown eyes, Brown hair pulled back in a braid and has a nose piercing. Sania was last seen Sunday, November 15th around 2pm in Northview Heights. She was wearing blue jeans and a jean jacket with white on sides. If seen please call SVU detectives at (412) 323- 7141.",Maurice Matthew
"July 2, 2019",Felony Arrest,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Narcotics and Vice detectives executed a felony arrest warrant on a wanted drug dealer, who had an outstanding warrant for assault on his sister, during an undercover operation Tuesday in Carrick. The male suspect was on Merritt Avenue near Windfall Way around 12:30 p.m. when police surrounded him with undercover vehicles, exited their vehicles, identified themselves as police officers and ordered the suspect out of the car. The suspect refused to comply. He rammed his vehicle into two police vehicles and attempted to drive on a sidewalk to escape, creating a dangerous situation. Police drove an unmarked vehicle into the rear of the suspect’s vehicle to prevent him from leaving the area and possibly injuring others. The suspect refused to keep his hands in view even when the car could not leave the area. Officers used a Halligan bar to break the rear side passenger window of the vehicle, and the suspect finally announced that he would comply. Police detained the suspect and placed him under arrest without further incident. No one was injured. Edwin Wylie-Biggs, 38, of Jeanette was arrested and faces charges of reckless endangerment of another person, criminal mischief, flight to avoid apprehension, and multiple drug charges. Police recovered multiple bundles of heroin and cash. Wylie-Biggs was a parolee with previous firearms violations.",Chris Togneri
"March 26, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to a ShotSpotter alert for shots fired on the 2600 block of Linwood Avenue just after 9 p.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the hip area. He was transported by EMS to the hospital in critical but stable condition. Police are searching for a dark grey Ford Focus with two or possibly three occupants. The suspect vehicle also hit a parked vehicle as it fled the area. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit are processing the scene at Linwood Avenue near Luray Street. The investigation continues.,Cara Cruz
"September 11, 2019",Unusual,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1, River Rescue and Fire responded to a 911 call of a vehicle that had crashed into the railing on the West End bridge just before 8 p.m. Witnesses told police a male immediately exited the vehicle after the crash, stepped onto the railing and jumped into the water. River Rescue arrived to find him swimming toward the shore. They brought him on board the boat to assess his injuries and took him to the Cordello parking lot on the North Side. Police spoke with the man who told them he had wanted to harm himself. EMS transported him to the hospital in stable condition. No charges are expected, but after the man is medically cleared police will determine the best course of action to provide him with the help he needs.",Cara Cruz
"July 29, 2020",Fatal Collision,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 and EMS were called to the Upper Hill for a collision involving a dirt bike on Milwaukee Street at Bryn Mawr Road just before 7:40 p.m. When they arrived on scene they spoke with the male driver, who wasn't wearing a helmet, but was alert, conscious, and walking around. He had failed to negotiate the turn from Bryn Mawr onto Milwaukee, hitting the curb and a guardrail. Medics transported him to the hospital. Shortly after arrival at the hospital his condition quickly deteriorated and he was later pronounced deceased. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.",Cara Cruz
"August 26, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 4,"If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"April 2, 2021",Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Baum Boulevard around 3:40 p.m. for a male struck by a vehicle. A nearby Pittsburgh Police officer attended to the male victim who was stuck in the street. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. During the initial investigation, officers learned two males were riding electric skateboards when the victim was struck. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. The Collision Investigation Unit arrived and processed the scene.",Maurice Matthew
"July 4, 2019",Missing Person,All Zones,,Cara Cruz
"November 6, 2021",BB gun,Zone 5,"Just after 8:50 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded to the 1200 block of Nolan Court for reports of a child injured by a BB gun. Responding officers attended to a six-year-old boy who had been struck in the upper leg by a BB. He was transported to Children's Hospital by EMS in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"February 13, 2020",Unusual,Zone 4,,Cara Cruz
"December 23, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"UPDATE (Dec. 23 -- 5:27 p.m.) -- Police have made an arrest in a non-fatal shooting on Dec. 15. Ralph Omar Williams, 36, of McKeesport is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, reckless endangerment and gun charges. ORIGINAL POST (Dec. 15) -- Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to 911 calls of a person found shot at E. Carson and S. 18th Street before 9 p.m. Responding officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He told police he had been in a collision on the 100 block of Pius Street and was exchanging information with the driver when the male shot him, stole his cell phone, and fled the scene. The victim then got into his own vehicle and began driving, hitting a vehicle at S. 18th and Sarah, before coming to a stop on E. Carson. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition. Violent Crime and Crime Scene Unit detectives processed the scenes. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"April 8, 2021",Animal,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control was notified by a park user of a large snake spotted on a Frick Park trail. Animal Care & Control officers, along with Pittsburgh Park Rangers, are busy searching the area where the snake was possibly last seen. Zone 4 police officers are also on the lookout. A witness stated the snake did not appear to be a native species. It is not yet verified as to what type of snake it is. Public Safety is warning the public, if you come across a large snake you are not familiar with, stay way and immediately notify police.",Maurice Matthew
"January 9, 2020",Arrest Warrant,Zone 6,"Following work by the Pittsburgh Police Collision Investigation Unit, an arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a fatal collision between a vehicle and a cyclist on October 20, 2019 on Brookline Blvd. at Pioneer Avenue. Thomas Morton, 23, of Pittsburgh faces multiple charges including: homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, accidents involving death or injury while not licensed, involuntary manslaughter, and several traffic infractions. Arrangements have been made for Morton to turn himself in to police.","</p> <p> </p> <p><a href=""https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/337"">https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/337</a></p> <strong"
"September 22, 2021",Arrest,Zone 6,"On September 21, 2021, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to the 600 block of Brookline Boulevard for an unresponsive 5-month-old female who had been brought to Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Engine 26 for assistance. When officers arrived, firefighters and paramedics were rendering aid to the child, who was then transported to UPMC Children’s Hospital in stable condition after first responders had administered Narcan. Special Victims Unit detectives interviewed the infant’s guardian and conducted a search of her residence. As a result of their investigation, police arrested Elizabeth Rexrode, 41, of Pittsburgh. Rexrode is charged with Endangering Welfare of Children, Recklessly Endangering another Person, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Paraphernalia. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"October 1, 2020",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 were dispatched to the 1900 block of Brownsville Road for reports of multiple shots fired just before 1:30 a.m. While officers were still en route, a 9-1-1 call came in for a female victim who had been shot in that area and was being transported to a local hospital by private means. The victim arrived in stable condition, alert and conscious, with a gunshot wound to the right upper chest and arm. Officers located a crime scene in the 1900 block of Brownsville Road. The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process evidence. The victim and witnesses are being interviewed and the investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"June 10, 2020",Missing Person,Zone 6,,Maurice Matthew
"November 14, 2019",Ambulance Collision,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Public Safety is investigating a collision between two ambulances following a double shooting in Homewood on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to the shooting near the intersection of Kelly and Collier streets Wednesday night around 10:40 p.m. First responders found a male who was declared dead at the scene and a female who had been shot and was in critical condition. Medic 1 began transporting the female victim to a local hospital. Medic 11 followed. While receiving treatment in the ambulance, the patient went into cardiac arrest. After the patient went into cardiac arrest, Medic 1 and Medic 11 collided near the intersection of N Braddock Avenue and Finance Street. Both vehicles sustained flat tires. Another ambulance responded to transport the patient to the hospital, where the patient was declared dead. It is unclear why the vehicles collided or whether anyone was at fault. The collision did not affect, interfere with or halt treatment to the patient as medics continued administering aid until the new ambulance arrived. Public Safety, including Police and EMS, are investigating. Regarding the shooting: No arrests have been made at this time. Violent Crimes Unit detectives are investigating. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call police at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"June 29, 2020",Non-fatal Collision,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call for a vehicle that hit a structure on the 100 block of Zara Street around 11:35 a.m. Zone 3 officers and EMS found a car with front end damage that had struck a van and a house. Eight people in the car were able to get out on their own. One person was in the van. The driver also got out on his own. Baldwin, Tri Community South, and NorthWest EMS units assisted Pittsburgh EMS in transporting the nine victims to local hospitals, all with minor injuries and in good condition. The house was vacant and sustained a broken window. The vehicles were towed from the scene and Zara Street has reopened. Police are investigating.",Maurice Matthew
"April 12, 2021",Shooting,Zone 2,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue around 10:50 p.m. When Zone 2 officers arrived, they located a gunshot victim who was conscious and alert. The male suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect fled towards an unknown direction. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"November 27, 2019",Collision,Zone 2,"Just before 6:40 p.m., Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Fire and EMS responded to the 2300 block of Bigelow Blvd. near Frank Curto Park for reports of a vehicle that had crashed into a fallen tree. When first responders arrived on scene they found a Ford Expedition that had been traveling inbound had hit a tree, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and settle in the park. A female driver suffered facial lacerations and was transported to the hospital in stable condition by medics. She was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Bigelow Blvd. was closed as the tree was removed from the road.",Cara Cruz
"March 9, 2020",Collision,Zone 2,,Cara Cruz
"November 29, 2021",Stabbing,Arlington Heights,"Just after 5:00 p.m. on November 29, officers in Zone 3 responded to a stabbing in the 3100 block of Cordell Place in the Arlington Heights neighborhood. Upon arrival to an apartment, responders found two people with stab wounds, which appeared to be the result of a fight. Both people were transported to a nearby hospital. The investigation is ongoing.",Amanda Mueller
"June 21, 2019",Stabbing,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1 and detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to reports of a male stabbed in the 2100 block of Perrysville Avenue at 7:05 p.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a male inside a residence with stab wounds to the upper chest, bleeding heavily. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating. UPDATE: The male was pronounced deceased at the hospital shortly after 8:00 p.m.",Cara Cruz
"February 20, 2021",SWAT,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh Police responded to the 1300 block of Paulson Street around 3:50 a.m. for a dispute between neighbors. When Zone 5 officers arrived, they were notified by a male that a neighbor pulled a gun out on him after a dispute. Officers went over to speak to the suspect. He then became combative, fled inside and barricaded inside. SWAT was called to the assist. Negotiators were able to encourage the male to exit the apartment after an hour and a half of communication. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.",Maurice Matthew
"August 13, 2020",Non-Fatal Shooting,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert and 9-1-1 call of a male shot on the 100 block of Alluvian Street around 10:30 a.m. When Zone 4 officers arrived, they came upon a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet on the victim until EMS arrived. Medics transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other victims and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"October 25, 2020",Collision,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a reported vehicle into a structure on the 1400 block of Compromise Street around 2 p.m. When first responders arrived, they observed a vehicle that struck a home. The driver and occupants fled towards an unknown direction. Iinformation came back that the vehicle was reported stolen. The Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections was called to inspect the integrity of the structure. PLI determined the structure to be condemned. The Red Cross was notified to assist the residents who were not injured. The vehicle was removed and towed from the scene. The investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"September 3, 2021",Collision,Zone 6,Around 8:15 p.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 6 responded to reports of a quad vehicle that had crashed in an alley behind the 1200 block of Faust Street. Officers located a male victim on the ground several yards behind his overturned vehicle. He was not wearing a helmet. Paramedics transported him in critical condition to the hospital. The Collision Investigation Unit responded to investigate and speak with witnesses on scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"November 30, 2019",Shots Fired,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 responded first to a Shotspotter alert of shots fired in the areas of the 7000 block of Frankstown Avenue and the 6900 block of Bennett Street just before 1:30 a.m. This was followed by a 911 call from a resident on the 7000 block of Bennett Street whose house had been struck by gunfire. When police arrived on scene they observed a bullet hole in the front picture window. The bullet had lodged in the living room fireplace. No one in the home was injured. The Crime Scene Unit arrived to process the scene. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"January 9, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded for a 9-1-1 call for a male shot on the 1400 block of Chicago Street around 10:30 p.m. Responding Zone 1 officers were notified of a male victim. The victim received two gunshot wounds in his back. Medics transported him to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other victims located, and the investigation is ongoing.",Maurice Matthew
"June 14, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1300 block of N Franklin Street around 10:35 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers found a vehicle that was struck by a round with no victim inside. Officers were notified of a male with a gunshot wound to the leg on 1100 block of Sheffield Street. Officers applied a tourniquet to the victim's left leg. EMS was notified and the victim was transported to a local hospital. Police are investigating.,Maurice Matthew
"November 14, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 3 responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of Westmont Avenue just before 3:30 p.m. Per the initial investigation, when they arrived on scene they found two male victims, both of them in their teens. Their exact ages are not immediately known.","One male received a gunshot wound to the shoulder, the other received a gunshot wound to the neck.</p> <p>Both victims were transported by EMS to a local hospital. Each was transported in stable condition.</p> <p>The investigation continues. </p> <p>UPDATE: One of the teens was shot in the back of the head, not the neck as this blotter entry previously stated."
"August 2, 2020",Crash,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Bates Street and Second Avenue shortly after noon. Six people were injured in the crash. Five patients were transported to local hospitals, all in stable condition. The driver of one vehicle fled the scene and jumped into the Monongahela River. He later swam back to the riverbank and got out, where Zone 4 officers picked him up. The male, who had an outstanding warrant and left drug paraphernalia in the vehicle he was driving, was taken into custody. Additional charges are pending. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"March 3, 2021",Missing Person,All Zones,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives seek the public’s help locating a missing and endangered woman. Olivia Zane, 23, of North Oakland was last seen March 2nd in North Oakland. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, around 169 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Possibly in the Homestead area. Olivia may be wearing a Black knee length coat or a Blue rain coat with a black beanie If located, please contact SVU Detectives at 412-323-7141.",Maurice Matthew
"June 14, 2019",River Rescue,Homestead Grays Bridge,"Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS responded to a report of a woman on the outer railing of the Homestead Grays Bridge around 7:20 p.m. The woman jumped or fell into the Monongahela River before first responders were on scene. Per the initial investigation, the woman stopped her vehicle in traffic on the bridge and went to the railing. Police discovered three children, between the ages of 1 and 9, still in the vehicle. The children were unharmed. They were taken to a local hospital for evaluation and will be turned over to CYF. River Rescue and the Fire Boat were called to the scene to search for the woman. River Rescue found the woman’s body around 9:15 p.m. She was declared dead at the time of recovery. Two lanes of traffic on the bridge were closed for about an hour while Police processed the scene for evidence. Police are investigating.",Chris Togneri
"November 28, 2021",Shooting,Zone 5,"Just before 11 p.m, Zone 5 officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for 15 rounds fired in the 7400 block of Monticello Street. As responding units investigated, a male victim showed up at the hospital, transported by private vehicle. He had suffered two gunshot wounds to the arm and one to the leg. He arrived in stable condition. There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"March 13, 2020",Animal Care,Zone 4,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 4 responded to a report of a deer inside a structure on the 3700 block of 5th Avenue around 7:55 a.m. When officers arrived they noticed a glass door of the KeyBank branch was broken. Witnesses in the area stated a deer jumped through the glass into an enclosed entrance into the bank. The animal made an exit though the same door a few minutes later in an unknown direction. It is unknown if the animal suffered any injuries. The branch is currently open.,Maurice Matthew
"December 13, 2021",Missing teen,All zones,"Pittsburgh Police SVU detectives seek the public's assistance in locating a missing teen. Rayonna Lambert is 16 years old and was last seen early in the morning on December 13 in Sheraden. She was last wearing a black hoodie, a Tommy Hilfiger sweat suit, and red Ugg boots. Rayonna is 5'3"", 110 pounds, with long brown/blonde braids. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact detectives at (412) 323-7141 or call 9-1-1.",Cara Cruz
"January 15, 2021",Vehicle-Pedestrian,Zone 3,"Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle in the 700 block of Brookline Blvd. around 5:45 p.m. Medics transported both pedestrians, who complained of back, leg and head pain, to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver stayed on scene and cooperated fully with police. The investigation continues.",Chris Togneri
"December 9, 2019",Shooting,Zone 5,Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 5 responded to a 911 call for male shot on the 5500 block of Hays Street at 8:40 p.m. Responding officers found a male victim who had received a gunshot wound to the leg. He told officers it happened at Hays Street and N. Negley Avenue. He was transported to the hosptial in stable condition. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"August 26, 2021",Unattended bag,Zone 4,"Pittsburgh Police from Zone 4 were called to a UPMC Presbyterian parking garage located at 3500 Terrace Street around 6:45 p.m. for reports of an unattended bag left by a vehicle. Responding officers detected a faint beeping sound coming from inside the bag. The Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad was called in to assess its contents. A perimeter was established around the building to ensure the safety of those in the area. Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, EMS, and UPMC Police were also on scene. Utilizing technology, Bomb Squad operators were able to determine that the contents were benign and therefore no danger to the public. Roads were quickly reopened to traffic. The investigation will continue.",Cara Cruz
"October 22, 2020",Rescue,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS divers, Fire, Police, Emergency Management and Park Rangers responded to a report of a trapped dog in the Carnegie Lake at Highland Park around 1:15 p.m. A nearby Pittsburgh Park Ranger arrived and discovered the dog had fallen into the lake and became wedged. The park ranger entered the water attempting to retrieve the dog. Pittsburgh EMS divers were called in to assist getting the dog from an opening under the slab. The Yorkshire terrier was safely retrieved by divers and returned to its owner.",Maurice Matthew
"October 21, 2019",SWAT,Zone 1,"Just after 2:15 a.m. Pittsburgh Police officers from Zone 1 responded to the 1700 block of Belleau Street for a male warrant suspect who had barricaded himself inside a first floor apartment, possibly armed. SWAT members were called in to secure the neighborhood and establish communications with the suspect. Several attempts to contact the suspect were made, to no avail. Police were able to gain access to the residence. A K-9 was deployed and and the suspect was taken into custody at about 4:40 a.m. A gun was recovered during a search of the residence. The investigation is ongoing.",Cara Cruz
"September 18, 2019",Shooting,Zone 3,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 3100 block of Cordell Place around 12:25 a.m. Responding officers from Zone 3 found a 32-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds in a courtyard outside. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri
"July 17, 2020",Arrest,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police arrested a Ross man today on numerous child sex charges. Justin Sircely, 26, is charged with unlawful contact with a minor, corrupting the morals of a minor, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault, terroristic threats, sexual assault, statutory sexual assault and unlawful use of a communication device. Members of the Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force were notified on July 14 of an inappropriate sexual relationship between Justin Sircely, 26, and an unidentified juvenile victim. Task Force members, to include members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, FBI, and a child advocate, learned that Sircely made contact with the victim via Facebook when he was 23 and she was 14. Sircely had sexual intercourse with her and provided her with drugs. Over the next three years, Sircely continued to sexually abuse the victim, and at times used threats and coercion to ensure the victim did not disclose the relationship to her parents. Task Force members secured an arrest warrant for Sircely today and arrested him at a Marshall-Shadeland residence. The investigation continues. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Task Force’s Det. Joe Ryczaj at (412) 323-7800.",Chris Togneri
"July 27, 2020",Shooting,Zone 6,Pittsburgh Police from Zone 6 responded to reports of a person shot in the 2700 block of Glen Mawr Street at around 2:20 a.m. When responding officers arrived on scene they observed a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was conscious and breathing. He was transported to the hospital by Medic 10 in stable condition. The Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. Police are investigating.,Cara Cruz
"May 3, 2021",2-Alarm fire,Zone 5,"Pittsburgh EMS, Fire and Police responded to a 9-1-1 call around 3:20 a.m. for a structure fire on the 500 block of Clawson Street. When firefighters arrived, they observed flames coming out of the 2nd floor of the home. First responders were alerted that a victim was possibly still inside. Firefighters made entry and located the male on the 2nd floor. Medic 11 transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The fire was deemed under control around 4 a.m. The Fire Investigation Unit are investigating to determine the cause. The Red Cross will be assisting the displaced residents.",Maurice Matthew
"November 8, 2021",Stabbing,Zone 3,"Original incident details: Around 1:20 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 responded to an apartment complex in the 2100 block of E. Carson St. for a reported stabbing. Responding officers located a male victim inside an apartment with serious lacerations to his face and hands. He told police that the other male, who was still on scene, attacked him with a serrated knife. The victim was transported to the hospital by paramedics in critical condition. The alleged actor was taken into custody, but was first taken to the hospital for treatment due to asthma or breathing problems. He faces Attempted Homicide and Aggravated Assault charges. Mobile Crime Unit detectives processed the scene.",Cara Cruz
"July 7, 2019",Vehicle Crash,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers from Zone 1, as well as Fire and EMS, responded to reports of a single vehicle rollover on the 300 block of Mount Pleasant Road just before 9:30 p.m. When they arrived on scene they found a female and a baby in an overturned vehicle that had gone off the road. Fire and EMS extricated the female and baby from the vehicle. Both were uninjured. The female told police she lost control of the vehicle while going downhill. EMS transported the baby with the mother to Children's Hospital as a precaution. The vehicle was towed. Police are investigating.",Cara Cruz
"March 24, 2021",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 officers responded to the 800 block of Brightridge Street for a Shotspotter alert just after 9:30 p.m. Officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head and a possible puncture wound the chest. He was transported to the hospital by EMS in critical condition. Detectives from Major Crimes and the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene. The investigation is ongoing.,Cara Cruz
"September 4, 2020",Arrest,Zone 1,"Pittsburgh Police homicide detectives have made an arrest in the homicide of 1-year-old Zykier Young. Young was shot and killed as he slept in his bed in the 100 block of Rhine place on August 24. Andre Crawford, 29, of McKeesport was arrested and charged with Criminal Homicide, Criminal Attempt Homicide, and Firearms Not to be Carried without a License. Crawford is being held in Allegheny County Jail. The investigation into this case continues. Original incident details: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/838",Cara Cruz
"October 3, 2020",Fire,Homewood,"The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was first called to a one-alarm fire residential fire in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue just before 1:15 p.m. The fire began in the basement area of the residence and spread upstairs, displacing four people who were treated on scene by EMS for smoke inhalation. The Red Cross is helping to provide the residents with temporary accommodations. After the Lincoln Avenue fire was extinguished, the same group of firefighters was immediately called to a second one-alarm residential fire in the 1500 block of Oberlin Street in Lemington-Belmar. The fire began in the attic area. The occupant was not at home at the time of the fire. A firefighter from Engine 17 suffered a knee injury working the Oberlin fire and was transported for medical attention. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the exact cause of both fires.",Cara Cruz
"October 1, 2021",SWAT,Zone 2,"Just after 12:30 p.m. on October 1st, 2021, Pittsburgh Police responded to a home on Manilla Street in Zone 2 for reports that a homicide suspect was inside and refused to come out. The subject had an active warrant for his arrest pertaining to a homicide on September 22, 2021 in Zone 3. SWAT responded to the scene. Over several hours, SWAT operators employed verbal hails, OC vapor, negotiators and non-lethal tactics with no result. After the subject failed to surrender, officers attempted once again to deploy gas, at which point the subject fired on police. Police returned fire. The subject was later found deceased. Pennsylvania State Police, Allegheny County Police and U.S. Marshals were also on scene. Following standard procedure, officers involved will be placed on administrative leave. The incident is now being investigated by the Allegheny County Police.",Amanda Mueller
"December 27, 2019",Homicide,North Side,"Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators arrested Maurice Demond King, 26, of Turtle Creek, on Dec. 26 at his mother’s residence in Pitcairn. King is charged with homicide, aggravated assault, carrying a firearm without license, tampering with evidence and reckless endangerment in a Dec. 18 double shooting on the North Side. Pittsburgh Police thank Pitcairn Police Chief Scott Farally and Pitcairn Police Officer Craig Gibson for their assistance in this investigation. For more information on this incident: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview/433",Chris Togneri
"December 9, 2020",Shooting,Zone 1,Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a male with a gunshot wound near the intersection of Pennsylvania and Allegheny avenues around 3:35 a.m. Zone 1 officers located a male adult on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his leg and immediately applied a tourniquet. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene for evidence. Police are investigating.,Chris Togneri