Police say Dormont shooting led to chase, crash on Liberty Bridge
A portion of the Liberty Bridge was shut down for a short time early Friday morning after a police chase, officials said.
A vehicle involved in a shooting in Dormont led police on the chase that resulted in a crash on the ramp leading from the bridge to Boulevard of the Allies, public safety officials confirmed. It was reopened just before 6:15 a.m.
An Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said it appeared that multiple people were transported from the scene with injuries, but the extent of their injuries was unknown.
Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported there also had been police activity on Broadway Avenue in Dormont just before 4:30 a.m.
Dormont police are investigating.
Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.
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