Pittsburgh News
UPDATED:8:45am — FRI – 5-3-2024
Man Killed In Pittsburgh Shooting
(Pittsburgh, PA) — No one is in custody following a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Police say officers were called out early this morning to the area of Bedford Avenue and Watt Lane on a report of shots fired. Officers found a man lying in the street who had been shot in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation.
Allentown Beer Distributor Robbed At Gunpoint
(Pittsburgh, PA) — An investigation is underway after an Allentown beer distributor was robbed at gunpoint. Officials say two men armed with guns entered a Pittsburgh store Wednesday night in the 800 block of East Warrington Avenue and took a took a large amount of cash. Both fled on foot and remain on the loose.
New York Man Back In Allegheny Co On Drug Charges
(Allegheny Co., PA) — A New York man is back in Allegheny County after he was caught with more than one-million-dollars worth of suspected fentanyl in Pittsburgh last year. Yan Cepeda was returned to Allegheny County yesterday after being captured in New York. He was arrested in September 2023 at the Greyhound Bus Station in Downtown Pittsburgh on drug charges. He released on bond but failed to show up for a review hearing about two weeks later.
Partial Building Collapse In Pittsburgh
(Pittsburgh, PA) — One person is recovering after a partial building collapse in Pittsburgh. Officials say the incident happened yesterday in the 11-hundred block of North Highland Avenue, leaving two men dangling from a scaffolding platform. The workers climbed down an extension ladder. One suffered minor injuries and the building will be evaluated for potential structural issues.
Teen Found With Gun In Pittsburgh
(Pittsburgh, PA) — A teen is in custody after police found him in possession of a gun in Pittsburgh. Police say the 17-year-old was taken into custody Wednesday after a revolver was discovered in his backpack. The teen had recently been a part of a group getting into altercations in Market Square.
Pittsburgh Sports
UPDATED: 8:45am — FRI – 5-3-2024
Steelers Rookie Minicamp Dates Announced
(Pittsburgh, PA) — Football is just around the corner. The Steelers begin their rookie minicamp session a week from today. The team selected seven players in the draft and signed a number of undrafted free agents. OTA offseason workouts also get underway this month. Pittsburgh gets started on May 21st and will hold several sessions in the weeks after. Mandatory minicamp takes place on June 11th.
Report: Steelers Decline Fifth-Year Option For Najee Harris
(Pittsburgh, PA) — Meanwhile, the Steelers are letting their star running back play this year out. ESPN reports the team is declining the fifth-year option for Najee Harris. His salary was projected to cost just under seven-million dollars. The Pro Bowler is coming off a one-thousand-yard, eight touchdown season. In other news, Pittsburgh predictably declined Justin Fields’ option. However, the team could use their new quarterback as a return man. Running back Jaylen Warren joined Cam Heyward’s podcast and said the idea was suggested by special teams coordinator Danny Smith.
Pirates Host Rockies Tonight
(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Pirates are back on the diamond tonight. The team squares off against the Rockies at PNC Park for the first of three games. Pittsburgh is coming off a sweep at the hands of the Athletics following a shutout loss in the finale. Bryan Reynolds hit a double for one of the team’s four hits. The Bucs have lost four straight and remain last in the NL Central at 14-and-18.
MLB Game Time Sheds One Minute With New Pitch Clock Rules
(Undated) — Meanwhile, the new MLB pitch clock rules are already showing results. The league announced yesterday that the average time of a nine-inning game so far this season is two hours and 36 minutes, which is down one minute from last year. The clock was lowered from 20 seconds to 18 with runners on base, but kept at 15 seconds with bases empty.
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