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Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park identified as gunman at Trump rally
BETHEL PARK, Pa. — Officials have identified the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park. Video from Milford Drive in Bethel Park showed an active police presence Saturday night. Police vehicles remained in the neighborhood into Sunday morning. (See the video above)
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with vehicle in downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A motorcyclist has died after colliding with another vehicle in downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday.First responders were dispatched to the scene at Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies just before 9 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle.A male motorcyclist was located on the down ramp of the Boulevard of the Allies, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene to speak with police.An investigation is ongoing.
The FBI is Concentrating on Accessing the Shooter’s Phone, Confirming he Acted Alone
The FBI announced Sunday that the shooter at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania acted alone, and they are actively investigating his background, including efforts to access his phone. “We are working to get access to the phone,” said Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office....
Woman Flown To Hospital After Route 8 Crash
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a crash in Center Township Saturday afternoon. The accident happened on Route 8 North near the Butler Flea Market. State Police say that a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Athena Koutsouliou of White Oak was driving south when a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Kendall-Jem Brown was at the stop sign at Volkswood Drive.
Boy, 4, struck by vehicle in Crafton Heights
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A 4-year-old boy is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Pittsburgh's Crafton Heights neighborhood on Sunday evening, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said.Pittsburgh police were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. along Woodlow Street. The boy had been sitting in the vehicle, police said. He ran out of the vehicle and then was struck.He was taken by family members to the nearest hospital. Police said he was then taken to UPMC Children's Hospital for additional care and treatment. Doctors have listed his condition as grave, police said.The incident is being investigated.
Police identify victim found killed in late-night shooting in Clairton
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A man is dead following a late-night shooting in Allegheny County. According to county police, just after 10 p.m., their assistance was requested in Clairton for a shooting in the 900 block of Madison Avenue. Once they arrived on the scene they found a man had been shot and he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 27-year-old Terrell Blanks of Homestead. Allegheny County Police homicide detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County Police's Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS and callers can remain anonymous. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
KDKA Radio Editorial: Pittsburgh’s Police Problem
A retiring Pgh. Police officer talked with KDKA Radio about the department’s staffing crisis. He said the number of officers is lower than it should be. Law enforcement and public safety should be priority number one for the mayor’s office.
In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility
The attempt to gun down former President Donald Trump spurred widespread calls for a de-escalation in political rhetoric — but also charges that his foes are “irrational” and war metaphors. The post In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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