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Video Reveals Bullying Of Attempted Trump Assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks
A recently surfaced video sheds light on the high school experiences of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20 year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump last Saturday. The footage, which was recorded during Crooks’ time at Bethel Park High School, shows Crooks being subjected to harassment by...
Motorcycle driver dies in Route 51 crash
A young motorcycle driver died Friday night when he crashed on Route 51 in Pittsburgh, police said. The victim, believed to be about 20 years old, was not immediately identified Friday night. Pittsburgh police said the man was headed outbound on Route 51 between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue just...
Man Fatally Shot by Churchill Police Officer in Forest Hills Disturbance, Allegheny County Homicide Unit Investigating
A fatal shooting involving a Churchill police officer and a 48-year-old man occurred Thursday night in Forest Hills, resulting in the man's death. The incident first unfolded around 9:30 p.m. when officers from Churchill, Forest Hills, and Swissvale were called to the 200 block of Glasgow Road after a disturbance was reported, as per TribLIVE.
From ‘relieved’ to ‘hopeless,’ readers wracked and apprehensive following Butler shooting
The attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday brought anxiety about our civic and political polarization to a boil. PublicSource invited readers to share their reactions. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”
Man Injured in Shooting on Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh Police Investigating Overnight Incident
Just after midnight, a shooting disrupted the usual quiet of Carrick, police were summoned to the 2500 block of Brownsville Road at around 12:20 a.m., responding to emergency calls about a person shot. The victim, identified as an adult male, suffered a gunshot wound to his lower leg, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
Pittsburgh EMS rescue dog trapped inside burning home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.A caller reported seeing the dog from the home's front window on South Matilda Street on Friday. Paramedics arrived on the scene and were able to enter the house and quickly rescue the dog.The dog was unharmed and is back with its owner.
Pittsburgh Public Safety Seeks Help in Locating Missing Teen Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse Last Seen Near Market Square
Local authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in the search for a missing teenager, 13-year-old Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse, whose disappearance follows a family disagreement, as per the official report released by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department. Aniyah was last recorded in the vicinity of the 3900 block of Perrysville Avenue. However, investigators now believe that she might have moved to the bustling Market Square area in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was not a member of rifle team, wasn’t bullied despite previous reports, school claims
Failed Donald Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks’ high school further deepened the mystery surrounding the disturbed shooter’s teen years Saturday when officials denied allegations that he tried out for its rifle team, was bullied and threatened to shoot up the school years before carrying out his sinister plot. Bethel Park High School “has no record” of Crooks, 20, trying out for the school’s rifle team, it said in an updated statement Saturday. “The coach does not recall meeting him. However, it is possible that Crooks informally attended a practice, took a shot, and never returned,” the statement read. “We don’t have any record...
Suspect rips business off for $13,000
Selinsgrove, Pa. — An unknown suspect used a credit card with insufficient funds to pay for $13,000 of building products, police say. Around June 26, the suspect called Kohl Building Products in Penn Township and ordered building products including roof shingles, according to Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove. The sales representative took the order over the phone along with a credit card number provided by the suspect. The suspect then promptly went to the business to pick up the products. A short time later, representatives at the business found that the credit card transaction was denied for insufficient funds. Anyone with information may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
Penn Hills police investigating VFW break-in
PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Penn Hills police are investigating after a local VFW was broken into earlier this week.According to the Penn-Plum VFW Post Commander Michael Lynch, the incident happened Sunday night into Monday morning, where thieves damaged four gaming machines and stole two safes from inside. The Penn-Plum VFW is located on Milltown Road.Lynch estimates they got away with around $12,000."I don't even know how you could even look yourself in the mirror after you do something like this," Penny Lewethe said, a member of the Penn-Plum VFW.Lewethe and other members at the VFW said they were angry...
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