Allegheny County Police investigating double fatal shooting on Tuesday

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The Allegheny County Police Department is currently investigating a double fatal shooting in Homestead. ACPD says County 911 was notified of shots fired inside a residence in the 100 block of West 15th Avenue around 4:14 p.m. on August 13, 2024. At the scene, first responders found a deceased adult male and a deceased adult … Read more

Allegheny County Police investigating shooting after single vehicle collision in Ohio Township

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Update – The Allegheny County Police Department announced charges against 19-year-old Emmanuel Houghton and 22-year-old Tyler Stewart in this incident. Both are facing charges of Criminal Homicide, Conspiracy, Robbery, and Firearm Violations. They are in the Allegheny County Jail awaiting preliminary arraignment. Original – The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a shooting following a … Read more

Two charged in fatal shooting of Terell Blanks in Clairton

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Two have been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Terell Blanks in Clairton, Pennsylvania. The Allegheny County Police Department reports that County 911 was informed of a shooting in the 900 block of Madison Avenue around 10:12 p.m. on July 12. At the scene, first responders found an adult male victim suffering … Read more

Allegheny County Police investigating after man shot in the leg in Frazer Township

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Allegheny County Police Department investigating shooting in Frazer Township. A man was shot in Frazer Township this evening. The Allegheny County Police Department’s General Investigations Unit responded to a request for assistance in Frazer Township. County 911 received a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Clarks Pike Road around 5:20 p.m. on … Read more

Allegheny County Police investigating after body found inside vehicle in Allegheny River

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A body was found inside a vehicle in the Allegheny River. The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating the case. ACPD reports that County 911 was notified of human remains inside a vehicle in the Allegheny River near the 100 block of Butler Street around 11:56 a.m. The Murrysville Dive team was training in the … Read more

Allegheny County Police investigating shooting on Marion Circle in Clairton

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The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a shooting in Clairton. ACPD reports that its General Investigations Unit responded to a request for assistance in Clairton. Around 4:08 p.m. on June 27, 2024, County 911 received a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Marion Circle. At the scene, first responders located an … Read more

Allegheny County Police investigating after bicyclist electrocuted on trail near Olympia Grove

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The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in North Park. Around 8:22 p.m. on June 18, County 911 received a report of a bicyclist who appeared to strike downed power lines along a trail near Olympia Grove in North Park. First responders found the man down among live wires. … Read more

Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office arrests woman at courthouse with drugs in her bra

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The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a North Side woman after drugs were found in her bar at the courthouse. Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus reports that the woman is facing a possession charge after suspected drugs were found in her bra following her arrest at the courthouse. Earlier today, 48-year-old Leslie Edwards was scheduled … Read more

Allegheny County Police investigating after man shot in the chest in Harrison Township

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Update  – The Allegheny County Police Department has announced the arrest of a 15-year-old male in connection to a shooting in Harrison Township. County 911 was informed of an adult male shot in the chest in the 200 block of Park Avenue around 5:27 p.m. on June 17. The victim was taken to an area hospital … Read more

41-year-old Pittsburgh man arrested for setting fire to multiple vehicles and a commercial structure

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The Allegheny County Police Department has arrested a 41-year-old Pittsburgh man for allegedly setting fire to multiple vehicles. ACPD reports that the Wilkins Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to 3498 William Penn Highway for a commercial structure fire around 3:21 a.m. on June 13, 2024. At the scene, first responders found that there was an … Read more