Officers worked to evacuate people from houses.
A gunman who allegedly opened fire in a Pittsburgh neighborhood after being served an eviction notice has died, according to law enforcement officials.
The incident occurred in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood on Wednesday, prompting police to declare an “active shooting situation,” authorities said.
Officers were working to evacuate people from houses in the area, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. People inside were urged to shelter in place and call 911.
The shooting began from inside a home when officers tried to serve an eviction notice there, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office said.
The FBI is among the agencies assisting.
“We have a lot of different agencies all working together right now and we want to resolve this in the best way possible,” Pennsylvania State Trooper Rocco Gagliardi told reporters.
Pittsburgh police have responded to an active shooting situation on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
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Authorities are planning to hold a media briefing Wednesday afternoon.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation, according to the White House.
Source: abc news
