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Pittsburgh Market Scene Turns Confrontational as Security Guard Discharges Weapon
Gunfire interrupted the daily bustle at a local Pittsburgh market yesterday, resulting in a dramatic encounter between a security guard and a belligerent customer. Pittsburgh Police were called to the 1100 block of Highwood Street after a security guard at Kuhn's Market was forced to take aggressive measures when facing a potentially armed individual, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety blotter.
Pittsburgh Community in Mourning After Man Dies in Altercation, Suspect in Custody
In the early hours of Tuesday, a tragic incident unfolded on Pittsburgh's Railroad Ave. Pittsburg Police were called to a scene of a physical confrontation between two men that resulted in the death of a 65-year-old male, suffering from what officials described as significant facial trauma. Despite emergency responders' efforts to save him, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
DUI Checkpoints will take place around Pittsburgh this weekend
Lieutenant Shener Ulke with Moon Twp. Police and the task force says PA State Police, along with Pittsburgh Police and the DUI Task Force will be “conducting targeted DUI Enforcement Operations” between Friday, August 23 and early Sunday August 25.
Pittsburgh Resident Indicted for Illegal Firearm Possession After Prior Felony Conviction
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a local resident, Keith Harris, 25, on a firearms law violation. Harris is facing a charge after allegedly possessing a firearm and ammunition on June 11—a direct conflict with federal law for a previously convicted felon, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania, announced earlier today.
Pittsburgh police Union says department is in ‘shambles,’ staffing is ‘dangerously low’
It’s a scathing, ten-page letter from the President of the Fraternal Order of Police, the union that represents Pittsburgh Police officers, to the mayor of Pittsburgh and the police chief.
Firefighters share confusion, realizations of arriving to Flight 427 crash site
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three decades after the disaster of Flight 427, we’re still learning more about the people who jumped into action to help on that fateful day: the firefighters from Hopewell Township Volunteer Fire Department, the man who would one day become the chief for Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Fire and a US Air employee who raced to the scene from his home.
Houston Tragedy: Four Siblings Injured in Home Shooting Linked to Social Media Feud!
Three masked suspects are on the run after a late-night shooting in southeast Houston left four siblings, aged 10 to 16, injured. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting took place around 9 p.m. on Thursday at a home located on Collier Street near Carrollton Street. Family members revealed...
McKeesport School District superintendent requests leave of absence after internal investigation
We’ve obtained the separation agreement between the McKeesport Area Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo and the district. What is not included in the agreement is the reason why, but Channel 11 found out from sources it comes after an internal investigation found the Superintendent had multiple failures when it came to the alleged sexual relationship between a school security guard and a student. “Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective August 14th, 2024 to November 14, 2024,” said School Solicitor Gary Matta at Thursday night’s board meeting. That statement prompted an outcry from the public as Wanzo signed the agreement from the district. She’s taking home over $173,000 plus benefits then will voluntarily resign after that November date. What the public wants to know is why and repeated the question to the board on Thursday.
How a Car Accident Lawyer in Pittsburgh Handles Different Types of Auto Accidents
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern life, and Pittsburgh is no exception. With busy roads and unpredictable weather conditions, auto accidents can happen to anyone at any time. When they do, the expertise of a car accident lawyer becomes crucial. These professionals are well-versed in handling various types of auto accidents, each requiring a unique approach to ensure justice and fair compensation for the victims.
11 Investigates: Secret Service Agents in Pittsburgh reassigned after Trump shooting
11 Investigates has learned that multiple Secret Service agents, including some who work in the Pittsburgh field office have been placed on administrative duty and ordered to work from home.
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