Pittsburgh

Anti-government squatter killed in Pittsburgh standoff

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A man known as William Hardison, who had been living illegally in a house in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood since March, was killed in a shootout with law enforcement officers on Wednesday. Hardison, who was wearing body armor, had barricaded himself in the house and exchanged hundreds of rounds of gunfire with the officers during a standoff that lasted more than six hours. Hardison had a record of legal issues, including several motor vehicle violations, forgery, …

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Active shooter terrorizes Philadelphia neighborhood

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Pittsburgh police are currently responding to an active shooting situation in the Garfield neighborhood, where numerous rounds of gunfire have been reported. The exact number of injuries remains unknown at this time. The incident reportedly escalated into gunfire when law enforcement arrived to serve an eviction notice. As shots continue to be fired, authorities have closed off several roads and are urging residents to stay away. Law enforcement officials have established a media staging area …

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Six People Shot At Pittsburgh Funeral

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According to Pittsburgh Police Commander Rick Ford, six people were injured in a shooting outside a church in Pittsburgh on Friday. At a news conference, Ford said that one victim remains in critical condition at Allegheny General Hospital, while five others are in stable condition. One victim in stable condition was transported to Children’s Hospital in the city, Ford said. “Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are on scene, assisting the …

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