Man dead, person being questioned after shooting in Pittsburgh’s Hill District

Paramedics tried to help the man, but he died at the scene.

PITTSBURGH — A man is dead and another person was detained by police after a shooting Monday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, authorities said.

Police were alerted to the shooting just before 3:30 p.m. when a ShotSpotter detected gunshots along Bedford Avenue.

Source: Man dead, person being questioned after shooting in Pittsburgh’s Hill District

Senate passes Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2022 – CNNPolitics

(CNN)The Senate passed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2022 on Monday night by unanimous consent. The bill, which would make lynching a federal hate crime, now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.

The legislation was approved by the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 422-3. Passage of the bill is a long-sought goal of advocates, who have been working for years to secure its approval in Congress.
“After more than 200 failed attempts to outlaw lynching, Congress is finally succeeding in taking the long overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. Hallelujah. It’s long overdue,” said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in remarks on the Senate floor after the bill’s passage.
That it took so long to pass is a “bitter stain” on America, the New York Democrat added.

Source: Senate passes Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2022 – CNNPolitics

Delivery drivers in Pittsburgh area feeling pain at the pump

Rising gas prices are having an immediate impact on the bottom line for businesses that rely on deliveries.

Tom Luscombe is the third-generation owner of Greensburg Floral. He told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that more than 90% of his business comes from deliveries throughout Westmoreland County.

“There is no budget for it,” Luscombe said. “As the prices go up daily, it affects the flowers coming in and the flowers going out.”

Luscombe said the shop changed its business model during the pandemic and now has less staff, which means more hours for everyone else. He said increased fuel costs will ultimately trickle down to customers, but he’s hoping better days are ahead.

“Hang in there and pray. That’s what we’re doing,” Luscombe said.

Gas prices in the Pittsburgh area went up nearly 50 cents per gallon for regular in the past week. For delivery drivers, it’s an added cost of doing business.

“It just cost me $96 to fill up and before it was in the $60-70 range,” delivery driver Rich O’Neal said.

O’Neal is a retired police officer who now delivers for apps such as Roadie and Shipt.

“The rate they are paying me isn’t going up, but the rate I’m paying to do this sure is,” O’Neal said. “It’s going to reach a point where it’s not cost-effective to do this anymore.”

Source: Delivery drivers in Pittsburgh area feeling pain at the pump

Structural repairs to closing of Westmoreland Courthouse entrance, courtyard

Courthouse Square and the Main Street entrance to the Westmoreland County Courthouse will be closed for at least six months to repair structural issues on the lower two underground parking levels below the government complex in Greensburg. Commissioners on Tuesday are expected to award a $7 million emergency contract for repairs.

Source: Structural repairs to closing of Westmoreland Courthouse entrance, courtyard

1 person taken to hospital after possible lightning strike hits Munhall church

There were 12 people inside the building when it happened.

MUNHALL, Pa. — Dozens of bricks fell from the Cleft of the Rock Ministries building during Monday’s storm that produced strong winds.

Structural engineers are on their way to see if the building is safe enough for people to move back in. But the pastor tells us that he’s worried about having enough money to fix the damage.

“I live next door, and I was carrying stuff down in the basement. It shook the steps and it shook the whole house,” said volunteer Phillip Jones.

Source: 1 person taken to hospital after possible lightning strike hits Munhall church

Reports of power outages, downed trees follow onslaught of wind gusts in Pittsburgh region | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The National Weather Service’s severe thunderstorm warning expired late Monday afternoon for southwestern Pennsylvania, but the storm’s effects continued to be felt into the evening.

As the old saying goes, March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb — and predictions for Monday’s storm were lion-esque. The NWS predicted wind speeds of up to 60 miles per hour for Monday’s storm, which could result in downed trees and power lines that may cause outages.

Indeed, as the storm moved out of the region, reports of trees and wires down came flooding in from all of the county — areas including Ross, Plum and parts of Pittsburgh such as near Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side.

Around 5:30 p.m., Duquesne Light reported 92 outages, which affected nearly 9,000 people. Penn Hills and Mt. Lebanon were two of the hardest-hit areas, according to the Duquesne Light outages map. Monroeville, McKeesport and Plum were areas of Allegheny County that were expected to see the worst of the storm, according to the NWS.

Parts of Washington, Westmoreland, Greene, Armstrong and Fayette counties were also included in the thunderstorm warning. There is also a chance for “isolated incidents of damaging wind gusts” throughout the evening, the weather service said.

Source: Reports of power outages, downed trees follow onslaught of wind gusts in Pittsburgh region | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Joint Base Andrews: One arrested with weapon after VP Harris’ arrival, another at large – CNNPolitics

A line of cars and people wait to exit a gate at Joint base Andrews during a lockdown situation in Maryland, US on Sunday, March 6.

(CNN)Security personnel at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday night arrested one person with a weapon, while another remains at large, according to a news release, shortly after Vice President Kamala Harris had arrived on the base.

Security personnel deployed barriers to stop the intruders’ vehicle, which arrived around 9 p.m. ET and failed to follow commands at the base’s Main Gate, the release said. No shots were fired.
Harris had arrived on the base at 8:47 p.m. ET via Air Force Two, according to pool reports, after a trip to Selma, Alabama, to mark the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
The motive behind the incident was not immediately clear.

Source: Joint Base Andrews: One arrested with weapon after VP Harris’ arrival, another at large – CNNPolitics

Russia announces ceasefire to allow for evacuations: LIVE UPDATES

 

Russian officials announced a ceasefire at 10 a.m. in major cities to allow for evacuations. Ukrainian officials on Sunday said that Russian shelling prevented escape as hundreds of thousands were reportedly trying to flee the city of Mariupol and other parts of Ukraine.

FAST FACTS

  • Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its twelfth day Monday.
  • Russian shelling prevented would-be refugees from fleeing the war, Ukrainian authorities said.
  • The U.N. reported that 1.5 million refugees have fled to neighboring countries since the invasion started.

Source: Russia announces ceasefire to allow for evacuations: LIVE UPDATES

‘The Batman’ Opens to $120 Million Overseas, Nears $250 Million Globally – Variety

 

 

 

Robert Pattinson’s “The Batman” towered over international box office charts, collecting $120 million from 74 overseas markets.

After debuting to $128.5 million in North America, the Warner Bros. comic book adventure has generated $248.5 million globally to date. That’s a strong start since the movie, which clocks in at a butt-numbing three hours, cost $200 million to make.

Outside of domestic theaters, “The Batman” had the best turnout in the United Kingdom, where it earned $18.4 million, followed by Mexico, where it earned $12 million. Other top territories include Australia ($9.2 million), Brazil ($8.8 million), France ($8.5 million), Germany ($5.1 million) and Korea ($4.4 million). “The Batman” doesn’t open in China, which is currently the world’s biggest theatrical market, until March 18. It won’t play at all in Russia after Warner Bros. opted to pull its release following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Source: ‘The Batman’ Opens to $120 Million Overseas, Nears $250 Million Globally – Variety

Protests across Russia see thousands detained – BBC News

More than 4,300 people were detained at anti-war protests across Russia on Sunday, rights groups and Russian authorities say.

Some 1,700 people were detained in Moscow alone, Ria news agency reports, citing the interior ministry.

The OVD-Info rights group says detentions took place in 53 cities.

Although protests have become increasingly restricted in recent years, numerous rallies have taken place across Russia since the invasion.

In the last 11 days, more than 10,000 people have been detained at protests, OVD-Info says.

“The screws are being fully tightened – essentially we are witnessing military censorship,” Maria Kuznetsova, OVD-Info’s spokeswoman, told Reuters news agency from Tbilisi in Georgia.

Source: Protests across Russia see thousands detained – BBC News

Who’s hiring in Pittsburgh? Animal Friends, Lanxess, Allegheny County and more — 3/7/22

Looking for a new job?

IT and Engineering

RE2 Robotics is looking for a Systems Engineer to design hardware and software systems to develop the next generation of human-like robotics.

Nonprofit

Animal Friends has an opening for an Events Coordinator to manage fundraising events, solicit sponsors and donations, recruit and train volunteers, and assist with event promotion.

Neighborhood Allies is hiring a Program Manager of Digital Inclusion and Innovation to work on community-driven programs and projects that bridge the digital divide by providing materials and technological skills training.

Finance and Business

Allegheny County Economic Development seeks an Accounting Assistant to generate invoices for payment and maintain related files in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

The Kiski School is hiring a Staff Accountant to perform a range of accounting, analysis and mail functions as part of the school’s finance team.

Human Services

Eastern Area Adult Services Inc. is hiring a Home Care Aide to provide home care to older adults living in their own homes.

Marketing and Communications

Covestro has an opening for a Global Healthcare Marketing Leader to coordinate strategic marketing activities globally for the healthcare industry for polycarbonate material-based applications within the company’s engineering plastics business entity.

Higher Education

Penn State University seeks a Director of Campus Development to provide leadership and direction for development programs at the Greater Allegheny Campus.

Journalism

The New Pittsburgh Courier is hiring a City Editor to determine priorities for daily news coverage and reporting geared toward the Black community, assist with managing day-to-day operations, proofread and edit copy, and attend events, panels and speaking engagements.

Advanced Manufacturing

Lanxess is looking for a Chemical Operator I to operate equipment systems used to process chemical substances, maintain plant manufacturing areas, facility grounds and equipment, operate process water treatment systems, conduct in-process laboratory testing and more.

Haemonetics seeks a Quality Inspector C Team (Molding) to inspect and test components, ensure that fixtures, standards and equipment are in calibration, implement improvements to manufacturing processes, and perform additional manufacturing tasks.

Job Fair

The Environmental Charter School is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Saturday, March 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for a variety of positions with the public charter school.

Source: Who’s hiring in Pittsburgh? Animal Friends, Lanxess, Allegheny County and more — 3/7/22

16-year-old boy killed, 2 other teens shot near Atlanta Fair – WSB-TV Channel 2 – Atlanta

Officers responded to Pryor St. around 10 p.m. to reports of a person shot.

ATLANTA — Three teenagers were shot and one was killed after an argument led to gunshots in southwest Atlanta, police said.

Channel 2′s Justin Carter spoke to Atlanta police who said there were at least three shots.

The shooting took place at the corner of Bass and Pryor streets near Central Avenue. The call initially came in from a nearby gas station.

Police said that at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday a 14-year-old, 16-year-old and a 19-year-old were shot. Police said all three were male.

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Police said it started with a fight, and then the shots started.

The three victims were taken to the hospital, where the 16-year-old died. The other two victims are stable.

Investigators said it’s too early to tell if others were involved in the shooting.

“I think we’re off to a decent start with this investigation. We recovered some ballistic evidence on scene. We’ve also began to assess video surveillance in reference to the incident, so we will be working through the night to determine all the persons involved in this incident,” Atlanta police Lt. Ralph Woolfolk said.

No arrests have been made. The identities of the victims have not been released.

The Atlanta Fair is being held across the street from Center Parc Credit Union Stadium. It’s unclear if the parties involved in the shooting were at the fair.

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Source: 16-year-old boy killed, 2 other teens shot near Atlanta Fair – WSB-TV Channel 2 – Atlanta

Shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured in south Minneapolis – KSTP.com Eyewitness News

A man is dead and three others were injured early Sunday morning in a shooting in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis.

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, reports of gunfire drew officers to a home near West 27th Street and Blaisdell Avenue South. Four people were found shot: One man appeared to be fatally wounded, a woman had life-threatening wounds, and two men had non-life-threatening injuries.

Medics pronounced one man dead at the scene. The other three victims were all taken to the hospital.

Police say an argument at a gathering inside the home escalated into a shooting. “Very little information” on a possible suspect was shared with police.

No suspects have been arrested.

Source: Shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured in south Minneapolis – KSTP.com Eyewitness News

Iowa tornado: Seven people, including two children, died in a tornado near Des Moines, Iowa, officials said Saturday. – CNN

(CNN)Seven people, including two children, died in a tornado near Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, officials said.

The two children who died were under the age of five, Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala said.
“This is, I think, the worst anyone has seen in quite a long time,” Ayala said.
The tornado, which ripped through multiple counties near Des Moines, also left one adult with life-threatening injuries and three others hospitalized in serious condition, Ayala said.
The National Weather Service office in Des Moines said an initial estimate shows it was an EF3 tornado, with wind speeds of at least 136 miles per hour.
“This is a widespread storm,” Ayala said. He estimated there was serious damage to more than two dozen homes.
A person in a rural area near the Lucas County city of Chariton was also killed, and multiple people were injured, according to Mike Lamb, Emergency Management Coordinator for Lucas, Appanoose, Davis and Monroe Counties.
The tornado caused damage to several homes, buildings, power lines and vegetation, Lamb said in Sunday morning’s release.
Two people were injured in Polk County, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
The NWS in Des Moines had earlier warned a “large and extremely dangerous storm” was moving toward Pleasant Hill, a city about 5 miles east of Des Moines, and people should seek shelter immediately.
The severe weather caused “damage to several homes, power lines, and trees,” the sheriff’s office said. First responders were in the area conducting a damage assessment and helping residents.

Source: Iowa tornado: Seven people, including two children, died in a tornado near Des Moines, Iowa, officials said Saturday. – CNN

The Halal Guys open in Pittsburgh, Tube City Brewing is revived.

 

The Halal Guys opening their first Pittsburgh restaurant in Oakland in late February.

The falafel platter.The falafel platter.(The Halal Guys)

The Halal Guys: The New York City institution that began as a street cart started franchising years ago, but with its grand opening on Feb. 26, Pittsburghers can finally taste the falafel that built an empire. (One that’s gone global, with locations in Canada, plus Asia and Europe.) Besides that crispy falafel, which you can get as a platter (with rice, pita, choice of topping and sauces), The Halal Guys are known for their gyros. Traditional sides include baba ganoush and hummus. 3621 Forbes Ave., Oakland

Source: The Halal Guys open in Pittsburgh, Tube City Brewing is revived, more news

Hempfield Fire Department could get new digs in old municipal authority building

 

The former municipal authority building in Hempfield could soon have new life as supervisors consider converting the facility into headquarters for the township’s fire department. Under initial plans, the Woodward Drive building would become the first station constructed for the Hempfield Fire Department.

Source: Hempfield Fire Department could get new digs in old municipal authority building

‘Holy moly!’ Pittsburgh woman’s Jeopardy! win streak continues; tops $79,000 | TribLIVE.com

 

A Pittsburgh homemaker is a Jeopardy! winning machine, cruising to her fourth consecutive victory as a contestant on Friday’s show.

Margaret Shelton, of the city’s East End, won for the fourth consecutive game on Friday. She earned another $21,500 to bring her total winnings to $79,700.

Shelton had to stage a come-from-behind rally on Wednesday and Thursday to capture victory in Final Jeopardy!.

But there was no such drama Friday. Going into the final round, Shelton had amassed $24,000, which was $18,400 more than her nearest competitor, a woman from Philadelphia.

Unlike the two previous shows, Shelton did not give the correct question to the Final Jeopardy! answer, which was about a character in a book by Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Neither did her competitors.

Shelter took a commanding lead in the Jeopardy! portion of the show when she bet all of her $7,600 winnings as of that point on a Daily Double category about King Arthur’s legend. She answered correctly, giving her $15,200.

She opened the contest by cleaning up in the “History” category and was never seriously challenged.

“Not bad for a couple of hours work,” Shelton was heard saying after the contest and captured on a video available on jeopardy.com/overheard. Her winning streak made her “a winner, for like, the first time in my whole life.” She mixed in “Holy Moly!” twice to show her amazement.

Source: ‘Holy moly!’ Pittsburgh woman’s Jeopardy! win streak continues; tops $79,000 | TribLIVE.com

‘People’s Convoy’ makes its way through western Pennsylvania

The People’s Convoy started in southern California last Wednesday and is heading to Washington.

Organizers said they are protesting COVID-19 restrictions and want the national COVID-19 emergency declaration to end and restrictions to be lifted now that vaccines and other treatments are available.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 spoke with multiple people who were on overpasses to say hello and show their support for the People’s Convoy.

“About the most important thing we have as Americans is freedom,” one supporter said.

“I’m proud to be an American. It feels good to see all of these people supporting what’s going on,” another supporter said.

Organizers said that from the Turnpike they will get off at Breezewood and make their way to Hagerstown, Maryland. They plan to reach the Washington area on Saturday.

Source: ‘People’s Convoy’ makes its way through western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Man Charged In Son’s Death Sentenced On Drug Charges

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PITTSBURGH, PA — A man facing homicide charges in the drug-related death of his 1-year-old son last year has been sentenced by a federal judge to 10 years in prison for dealing drugs.

Thomas Snelsire, 47, of Baldwin, was part of a drug ring and sold controlled substances out of his Oakleaf Road residence, U.S. Attorney Cindy Chung’s office said. He also was heard on FBI wiretaps complaining to another member of the ring about the quality of cocaine he had received.

In 2020, authorities in an unrelated matter executed a search warrant at Snelsire’s home and found suspected cocaine on a plate under a lamp in his living room. Snelsire subsequently admitted distributing at least 500 grams of cocaine and at least 100 grams of heroin during the conspiracy.

Source: Pittsburgh Man Charged In Son’s Death Sentenced On Drug Charges

Fire extinguished at Ukraine nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest

LVIV, Ukraine/KYIV/PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) – A huge blaze at the site of Europe’s biggest nuclear power station was extinguished on Friday, and officials said the plant in southeastern Ukraine was operating normally after it was seized by Russian forces in fighting that caused global alarm.

Separately, a presidential advisor said Ukraine had halted an advance on the city of Mykolayiv after local authorities said Russian troops had entered. If captured, the city of 500,000 people in southern Ukraine, where Russian forces have made the most progress so far, would be the biggest yet to fall.

A huge blaze at the site of Europe’s biggest nuclear power station was extinguished on Friday, and officials said the plant in southeastern Ukraine was operating normally after it was seized by Russian forces in fighting that caused global alarm.

Source: Fire extinguished at Ukraine nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest

Surveillance video captures suspect escaping from police cruiser in Kittanning

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Kittanning police department or call 911.

Police said 28-year-old Dalton Mull is wanted for several felonies including escape, burglary and making terroristic threats.

Dalton Mull
Kittanning police

Dalton Mull

Police told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that the suspect was in the back of a locked cruiser, parked at the police station when he escaped.

Source: Surveillance video captures suspect escaping from police cruiser in Kittanning

Three people hospitalized after shooting outside gas station in Greene County

The store is located in the 200 block of West George Street.

“From what we know right now, there was an altercation earlier in the day,” said District Attorney David Russo. “We do know there was gunfire exchange between the individuals.”

Russo said the three people are in the hospital but did not release their conditions.

The district attorney said five people were involved in the incident. Four people were in one car and one person was in another car. Investigators believe at least one person ran from the scene and into a nearby alley.

“(I saw) A man running from behind the dairy mart, then I watched him walk in behind on the side section and tuck the gun and take off up the alley,” said Carmichaels Mayor Melodie Berardi. “He was bleeding from the head. It was a little scary, a little crazy.”

 

“This is very unusual, very unusual for this little town,” Russo said.

Russo added that there are at least two suspects. He said the Pennsylvania State Police have taken over the investigation and said all of the people who were involved in the incident are accounted for.

Source: Three people hospitalized after shooting outside gas station in Greene County

Pittsburgh woman now a 2-day ‘Jeopardy!’ winner

Pittsburgh resident Margaret Shelton won the TV game show “Jeopardy!” on Wednesday, giving her a win streak of two days in a row. For the second night in a row, Shelton bested her competitors by holding them off in Final Jeopardy!

On Wednesday, she went into the final round with a $5,000 lead and answered correctly to finish with a total of $24,400. All three contestants answered Final Jeopardy! correctly.

Shelton defeated Christie Baugher of Los Angeles and Ujal Thakor of Calgary, Canada

Source: Pittsburgh woman now a 2-day ‘Jeopardy!’ winner

Russian troops are shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power station in Ukraine, officials say

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its second week Thursday as fighting continues across the smaller country.

There were conflicting reports about which side controls the city of Kherson. Ukrainians still control capital Kyiv despite Russian efforts to overtake the city. Port city Maripol and Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second biggest city, experienced heavy shelling Wednesday.

Specific accounts of military activity are difficult to confirm as the situation on the ground in Ukraine can change quickly.

Source: Russian troops are shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power station in Ukraine, officials say

Greensburg man convicted of drug smuggling at county jail back behind bars after guilty plea in gun case

A Greensburg man convicted earlier for smuggling drugs into the Westmoreland County Prison pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony weapons offense and was ordered to serve up to 23 months behind bars. Jamel Miles, 34, was originally jailed March 3, 2021, after he was arrested by Greensburg police on charges

Source: Greensburg man convicted of drug smuggling at county jail back behind bars after guilty plea in gun case

State trooper based in Hempfield charged with harassment

A state trooper’s duties have been restricted after he was cited this week in connection with an incident at his Mt. Pleasant Township home. Michael S.J. Predajna, 37, is facing two counts of harassment. Citations filed by state police indicate that he slapped someone at his home at 2:10 a.m.

Source: State trooper based in Hempfield charged with harassment

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