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Hiding behind the badge: Police often shield officers' names, details in fatal encounters
Christopher Shepherd was the first to die. SWAT officers fatally shot him in January, a mentally ill man in crisis in the affluent suburb of Upper St. Clair. Austyn Cousins was next, shot dead later that month by Pittsburgh police as he reached into his trunk, which held guns. In
Sep 15
Justin Vellucci
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Pittsburgh public school evacuated after reports of unauthorized man on premises
Police ordered students Thursday morning to evacuate a Pittsburgh elementary school after reports of a suspicious man walking on and around school grounds. Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8, which is located in the city's Overbrook neighborhood, went into full lockdown and remained "an active scene" as of 11 a.m., Pittsburgh police Chief
Sep 12
Ryan Deto And Justin Vellucci
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Western Pa. overflowing with Oktoberfest celebrations
Cheers to beers, bratwurst and celebrating Bavarian German culture as Oktoberfest celebrations are brewing throughout Western Pennsylvania. Inspired by Munich's iconic Oktoberfest beer festival, most Americans are surprised to learn that Oktoberfest kicks off in September, not October, and the 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich runs from Sept. 21 to Oct.
Sep 12
Joyce Hanz
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