CRIME & SAFETY
Thieves steal firearms from 2 Pittsburgh-area gun stores
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two gun stores in the Pittsburgh area were robbed over the last two days. Police have surveillance video that allegedly shows three men casing Seconds Count Firearms in Mercer County. They're accused of crashing a car into the store at the corner of North Diamond and Pitt streets at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday. The suspects took off with an unknown number of guns."They just grabbed them and ran. They are taking inventory now," Mercer Borough Police Chief Robert Davis said.According to Davis, the suspects' car got stuck in the building and just missed a gas line.They allegedly...
18-year-old killed in late-night Troy Hill shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An 18-year-old was shot and killed late last night in Pittsburgh's Troy Hill neighborhood.The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. along Heckelman Street.Pittsburgh Police say that an 18-year-old man, later identified as David Rivera, was found shot in the chest along the sidewalk.Responding officers and medics attempted to help save Rivera, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are handling the investigation, which police say is ongoing. Additional details surrounding the shooting have yet to be provided by Pittsburgh Police.
Judge moves Pittsburgh teen's homicide trial to juvenile court, angering victim's family
A boy who was 14 when police said he fatally shot a 17-year-old will have his criminal charges handled in juvenile court, a judge announced Monday. As a result, if Nigel Thompson is found to have killed Damonte Hardrick, he could remain in custody only up to age 21. Hardrick’s...
Car involved in rollover crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A car overturned in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Monday morning. Sky 4, Pittsburgh's only news chopper, flew over the scene on the eastbound turnpike between the Cranberry and Beaver Valley exits. Video from Sky 4 showed one vehicle on its roof and another...
Tarentum man gets probation for 145-mph Route 28 crash that killed best friend
A Tarentum man who claimed that a heart condition caused him to pass out and hit 145 mph before he crashed his sports car on Route 28, killing his passenger, was sentenced Monday to five years of probation. Frederick Fattman, 79, could have been sentenced to incarceration, but Allegheny County...
Penn Hills man convicted on drug trafficking, firearms offenses
After deliberating for less than two hours, a federal jury found Harry E. Duncan, 36 of Penn Hills, guilty of three counts of violating federal drug and firearms laws on Monday. According to a press release, the verdict included one count each of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine; possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon; aiding and abetting the straw purchase of three firearms. Evidence that was presented at trial showed that in the fall of 2022, Duncan was the subject of an investigation by Allegheny County Police narcotics detectives. In November of 2022, detectives served a search warrant on Duncan’s home. Detectives found over 1,000 stamp bags of fentanyl, significant amounts of unpackaged fentanyl powder, powder cocaine and crack cocaine hidden in the ceiling. Detectives also found a large amount of drug packaging materials, scales, cash and 11 different cell phones in Duncan’s basement.
Scammers targeting people over 60, warns FBI Pittsburgh and Highmark
PITTSBURGH — The FBI Pittsburgh field office and Highmark are warning that people over the age of 60 are increasingly falling victim to online and telephone scams. "We're trying to promote education and awareness. We need our senior citizens, their caregivers, their loved ones and their family members to recognize the signs that somebody may be trying to take money from you," said Brooklynn Riordan, FBI supervisory special agent, during a news conference at Highmark on Monday.
Morning Roundup: 2 men surrender in Washington County shooting
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, April 29. Two men charged in a double shooting in Washington County have turned themselves in, Pennsylvania State Police said. Windale “Winnie” Barfield Jr., 19, and Karon Whitlock, 20, both of Washington, surrendered Sunday in the April 13...
2 people arrested as protesters, police clash near University of Pittsburgh campus
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - After multiple days of no interactions with police, the protest currently occupying Schenley Plaza clashed with law enforcement, leading to at least two people being taken away in handcuffs.The protest near the University of Pittsburgh is calling for the institution to break ties with any company that supports the nation of Israel, as its conflict with Hamas continues overseas.Pro-Palestinian protesters had their arms locked for hours. An organizer told KDKA-TV they would not move unless Chancellor Gabel or members of the Board of Trustees came to negotiate.Among their demands is the University of Pittsburgh divest from Israel.Earlier,...
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