Urgent Search for Missing 11-Year-Old Girl in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA – Pittsburgh Police are urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 11-year-old Alice Irankunda, who was reported missing after leaving her home. Alice is described as being 5’2″ tall, weighing…

July 29, 2024

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Man Grazed by Bullet While Walking Dog in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden Neighborhood

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PITTSBURGH, PA — A late-night shooting incident in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood has left a man hospitalized after a bullet near his right eye grazed him. The shooting occurred just before 1:30 a.m.…

July 29, 2024

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Teen Critically Injured in Pittsburgh Shooting

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PITTSBURGH — A 17-year-old was shot in Pittsburgh early Thursday morning. Allegheny County 911 reported that police and EMS units were dispatched to the 3100 block of Ashlyn Street at 6:44 a.m.…

July 27, 2024

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County Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Ben Avon

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Ben Avon, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in Ben Avon. At 1:34 a.m., Avalon Police reported shots fired…

July 24, 2024

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Armed Suspect Shot by Police in Garfield Neighborhood

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Pittsburgh, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a domestic dispute incident in the Garfield neighborhood, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. At 11:03 a.m., County 9-1-1 dispatched Pittsburgh…

July 24, 2024

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Texas Man Charged with Felony Offenses for Bringing Firearm to Pittsburgh Airport

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The Allegheny County Police Department has charged a Texas man after a firearm was discovered in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport’s main security checkpoint. The incident occurred at approximately 4:25 PM…

July 21, 2024

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Multiple Guns Seized by Pittsburgh Cops During Patrols

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police’s Violence Prevention Unit (VPU) has made significant arrests following targeted patrols in Allentown and downtown Pittsburgh, addressing community concerns over recent violent activities. On…

July 13, 2024

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Cumberland Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting Incident

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CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department and Cumberland Fire Department responded to a report of an injured woman on June 30, 2024, at 1:44 AM in the area of West Oldtown…

July 10, 2024

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Pittsburgh Man Charged in Penn Hills Shooting Incident

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Allegheny County, PA — County Police have charged Chaz Jackson, 42, of Pittsburgh in connection with a shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar in Penn Hills. On June 2, at…

July 1, 2024

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Pittsburgh Man Charged with Multiple Burglaries in Allegheny County

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Allegheny County Police have charged Shawn Jackson, a 37-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, with several felony offenses following his alleged involvement in multiple burglary incidents across the county. The investigation began on June…

June 20, 2024

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Multiple Arrests Made in Pittsburgh After Shots Fired

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PITTSBURGH, PA – In the early hours of June 17, 2024, detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Violence Prevention Unit made significant arrests following a gunshot incident in the city. The disturbance occurred…

June 17, 2024

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West Virginia Man Charged After Loaded Handgun Found at Pittsburgh International Airport

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PITTSBURGH, PA — Allegheny County Police have charged 58-year-old Franklin Barker of West Virginia after a loaded handgun was discovered in his backpack at the alternate security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport.…

June 12, 2024

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Scam Alert Issued for Fictitious “Pittsburgh Balloon Glow” Event

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department has issued a scam alert concerning a non-existent event titled “Pittsburgh Balloon Glow,” purportedly scheduled at 3730 Buffalo Drive in South Park. Over…

June 11, 2024

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Loaded Gun Found in Child’s Lunch Bag at Pittsburgh Pre-K

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PITTSBURGH, PA—A serious incident at Pittsburgh Morrow Pre-K in Brighton Heights has raised concerns after a loaded gun was found in a 3-year-old child’s lunch bag. The discovery was made by a…

June 7, 2024

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Allegheny County Police Provide Update on Hookah Lounge Shooting

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Pittsburgh, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department has provided an update on the recent shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar. Five victims have been treated and released from the…

June 4, 2024

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Pittsburgh Man Charged for Reserve Township Bank Robbery

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PITTSBURGH, PA—County police have arrested a Pittsburgh man, Mark Laughner, 38, on charges related to a bank robbery that occurred on May 16 in Reserve Township. The incident took place around 2:30…

May 24, 2024

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Registered Offender, Woman Arrested on Illegal Gun Charges After Police Find Warrants

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PITTSBURGH, PA — Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two individuals on gun-related charges following an incident in a doctor’s office. 38-year-old Anthony Johnson…

May 24, 2024

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Firearm Discovered at Pittsburgh Airport Security Checkpoint, Charges Filed

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Charges have been filed against Scott Playford of Renfrew, PA, after a firearm was found in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport. The incident occurred at 2:29 PM on…

May 21, 2024

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Allegheny Police Department Celebrates Brando

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Pittsburgh, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department honored Brando, a former member of their Mounted Unit, in a retirement ceremony held today. Brando joined the unit in 2014 but faced a…

May 9, 2024

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Police Seek Assistance Identifying Suspect in Street Robbery

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Pittsburgh, PA – Plainclothes detectives from Zone 3 are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect involved in a street robbery that took place on Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s South…

May 7, 2024

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