Pittsburgh police: Man in custody after SWAT situation along Kelly Street

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Michael DiVittorio | Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:03 p.m.

Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review

A man was taken into custody following a SWAT situation in Pittsburgh on Wednesday evening.

Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers were dispatched shortly before 7:30 p.m. for a domestic call along the 7000 block of Kelly Street.

An armed man had reportedly barricaded himself inside an apartment and was making third party threats against police, Cruz said.

SWAT, tactical negotiators, EMS and firefighters were also called to the scene.

Cruz said negotiators successfully convinced the man to leave the residence after a short period of time, and he was taken into custody.

Charges are pending. The incident remains under investigation.

ALERT:

SWAT is on scene in the 7000 block of Kelly St. for an armed and barricaded male making threats.

Please avoid the area if possible at this time.

PIO en route. pic.twitter.com/Z2rvc6JO5d

— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) July 14, 2022