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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Teenager charged in connection with East Liberty mass shooting
A teenager has been charged with several counts of attempted homicide in connection with a mass shooting in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood that happened earlier this summer. Pittsburgh Police say that Aaron Reddix, 16, is a repeat offender and is now facing charges for the shooting at Garland Park that sent multiple people to the hospital on June 22. Police say Reddix fired the shots that injured four people at the party and that investigators were able to Reddix to the crime scene using surveillance footage and cell phone data and matched the bullet casings found at the scene to stolen handguns found after a carjacking and police chase crash just a few days later. Reddix was previously charged in that chase and crash along with four other teens after police say they went on a violent crime spree that started when the suspects carjacked a woman at gunpoint. According to court documents, Reddix and the other suspects led police on a chase in that stolen vehicle before hitting a barrier on the West End Bridge. Police say they found multiple guns that the suspects tried to throw off of the bridge that they say were used in the shooting in June. Reddix was previously arrested in the spring for a shooting on Park Avenue in Clairton that happened around Thanksgiving last year. Police say in that shooting, Reddix fired shots out of a stolen car. He was initially denied bail in that case, but court records show it was changed to nonmonetary bail in April. The most serious charges in the Clairton shooting case have been withdrawn. Reddix, now 16, was 15 at the time of the shootings.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's East Liberty community reeling after weekend mass shooting
Pittsburgh's East Liberty community is still reeling from Sunday night's mass shooting at Garland Park. Authorities said five people were shot and about 10 people were treated for graze wounds or minor injuries from falls at the scene. On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Public Safety said 18-year-old Kyree McCray is facing several gun-related charges. While police investigate, people who live in the community feel their pain is being ignored, especially by elected officials. To bridge that gap, We The People 412 held a meeting on Wednesday and implored leaders to join them. "They have paid their taxes, they have paid their dues and these people's voices need to be heard," the founder of We The People 412, Sam Gibson, said. When violence happens where you live, you expect to hear from your city's leaders — the very people you expect to protect and care for you. But that's not what the people at Wednesday's meeting have been feeling. "They're afraid public safety is not here for them. They've been asking and asking what they can do, but no one's coming for them," Gibson said. "We need an open line. They need a seat at the table. They need to be able to contact someone who they have voted for." Many of these residents either heard the gunfire Sunday night in Garland Park or witnessed it. They describe not being able to sleep that night out of fear, and believe more police presence could have prevented the shooting. "There's a certain amount of safety that you should feel in your home. I'll speak for myself, I didn't feel too safe Sunday night," one resident said. Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 Sgt. Patrick Eaken was on hand to talk with the group and answer any questions they had. He assured the crowd that they're safe and have no reason to believe the violence will escalate. "We very much believe it was a targeted act of violence, and there's no reason to believe that it's going to continue in this area or any area," Eaken said. While hearing those words was comforting to some, others called it lip service. They say there are always large gatherings at the park into the early morning hours and never any police officers in sight, even when called. "Why did it have to take a shooting in this community for them to take notice when we've been asking for security, and they claim there's security in this community," resident Adrian Lindsey said. Everyone in attendance was reassured that there is help in the community. They were given a bag that contained contact information for community organizations.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh shooting: At least 5 injured by gunfire, several with other injuries
Four people were shot and several others were grazed by bullets in a late-night shooting in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood near Garland Park.
CBS News
23-06-2025
- CBS News
Multiple people injured in mass shooting in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood
At least 5 people injured in mass shooting in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood At least 5 people injured in mass shooting in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood At least 5 people injured in mass shooting in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood At least five people were injured in a shooting in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood late Sunday night, according to Pittsburgh police. Officials said the first call came in just after 11:45 p.m. Sunday. While offers were arriving on-scene, multiple calls came in reporting that several people had sustained gunshot wounds. Two people were transported to the hospital in critical condition. Another victim was taken in stable condition with a graze wound. There were also two victims taken to UPMC Children's Hospital with gunshot wounds, and they are expected to be okay. According to police, EMS treated about 10 people in this incident, due to graze wounds or minor injuries from falling. No arrests have been made at this time.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's Juneteenth festivities get underway today. Here's what to know.
Pittsburgh's Juneteenth festivities are set to get underway this afternoon in the city's Mellon Park. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States and this year, the festivities to celebrate the holiday are moving to a new location in East Liberty. Mellon Park is playing host to this year's Juneteenth festivities. The events had previously been held at Point State Park dating back to 2014, but with renovations underway ahead of the city hosting next year's NFL Draft, Mellon Park is where things have moved to this year. The park had hosted the annual Juneteenth Youthfest in the past. Starting Thursday afternoon, there will be food and craft vendors along with things like health screenings, activities for seniors, and multiple music performances over the course of four days. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. Thursday and runs daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m through Sunday. What's open and closed in Pittsburgh for Juneteenth? Federal, state, county, and city offices will be closed today and there won't be any mail delivery or trash or recycling pickup. Healthy Active Living centers throughout Pittsburgh will be closed, but the city's swimming pools will be open. Pittsburgh Regional Transit will be operating on a regular schedule today, but the Downtown Service Center will be closed. Juneteenth Grand Jubilee Parade taking place on Saturday The parade will be held in Downtown Pittsburgh, kicking off at 11 a.m. and running through Centre Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Liberty Avenue. Along with the parade, there will be plenty of music and dancing as Pittsburgh celebrates Juneteenth.
