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Friday, May 19, 2023

 

Investigators: Pittsburgh police officer fired shot at armed suspect in Mount Washington

Incident happened on Thursday

Investigators said the officers were conducting an investigation when a suspect who is known to officers ran from a home with a handgun in his hand.

Investigators said an officer who encountered the suspect fired a shot and the suspect continued to get away.

Police said it is not believed the suspect was struck by the gunfire.

Allegheny County police said that, following their investigation, their findings will be turned over to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office for review.

Source: Investigators: Pittsburgh police officer fired shot at armed suspect in Mount Washington