Police Respond to ‘Active Shooter Situation’ in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh police responded to an “active shooting situation” in the Garfield neighborhood on Wednesday, according to a bulletin.
Police Respond to ‘Active Shooter Situation’ in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police respond to an "active shooting situation" in the Garfield neighborhood on Aug. 23, 2023. Courtesy of KDKA
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Pittsburgh police responded to an “active shooting situation” in the Garfield neighborhood on Wednesday, according to a bulletin.

A post made by the Pittsburgh Public Safety said that “this is an extremely active situation with shots continuing to be fired. Please avoid the area at this time.”

The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office was attempting to evict a person who then “opened fire on deputies,” said spokesman Mike Manko, according to CNN. “At this point there is only one suspect,” Mr. Manko added.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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