3 stabbed in early-morning altercation at North Belle Vernon tavern
Three people were treated for stab wounds early Thursday morning following an altercation at a bar in North Belle Vernon, according to authorities.
The incident was reported at about 1:30 a.m. at Just A Tavern in the 500 block of Broad Avenue, emergency dispatchers reported.
Police from several Westmoreland County departments were gathering evidence and conducting interviews throughout the morning at the bar and a nearby hotel.
Investigators said two of the victims were taken to the hospital by medical helicopter, according to Tribune-Review news partners WPXI-TV.
The third stabbing victim was transported by ambulance for treatment, the TV station reported.
Police are still searching for suspects.
Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.
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