nir Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Police from across the city of Pittsburgh are responding to an active shooting situation at the The Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. KDKA’s Andy Sheehan reports that at least seven people have been confirmed dead, possibly more. Police have requested that residents stay inside their home as they have exchanged gun fire with a suspected gunman. When officers arrived the gunman reportedly shot at them, forcing officers to use their vehicles as a shield. Two police officers were reportedly shot. The Synagogue was reportedly full of people for a Saturday service and police say they’ve received several calls from people barricaded inside the Synagogue. Several people have been rescued, but police are still trying to rescue others. Nearby Carnegie Mellon University was also reportedly on lockdown, students receiving texts telling them to stay inside. Mayor Bill Peduto is rushing to the scene. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 UPDATE: The suspect surrendered and has been taken into custody. He’s believed to be a 46-year-old man. Police and other emergency services in Pennsylvania are responding to an active shooter at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh, officials say. At least 7 people are reported dead. The incident began just before 10 a.m. ET on Saturday when officers were called to reports of a shooting at the synagogue, which is located at 5898 Wilkins Avenue. The gunman opened fire at responding police officers. Witnesses who called 911 said the gunman walked into the synagogue and opened fire, but other details were not immediately known. Officers found victims on multiple floors when they began searching the building. Police exchanged gunfire with the suspect just before 11 a.m. on the 3rd floor, during which one officer was shot. The suspect was not in custody as of 11:10 a.m. and the scene remains active. Local CBS affiliate KDKA said at least 8 people were killed and others have been injured. Authorities have not confirmed that number, saying only that there are multiple deaths and multiple injuries. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 'Multiple casualties,' 3 officers shot at Pittsburgh synagogue: Officials A suspect is in custody after multiple people were killed and three officers were shot at a Pittsburgh synagogue, authorities said. Police responded to reports of active gunfire at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha congregation, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety commander Jason Lando. It is "imperative" that people in the area shelter in place, Lando added. The synagogue is a conservative Jewish congregation, according to its website, and there was a morning Shabbat service scheduled from 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon today. President Donald Trump tweeted that he was "watching the events unfolding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" and urged people in the area to "remain sheltered." Quote Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump Watching the events unfolding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Law enforcement on the scene. People in Squirrel Hill area should remain sheltered. Looks like multiple fatalities. Beware of active shooter. God Bless All! 11:08 AM - Oct 27, 2018 The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety asked people to avoid the area of Wilkins Avenue and Shady Avenue Saturday morning. Quote ALERT: There is an active shooter in the area of WILKINS and Shady. Avoid the area. More info will be released when it is available. — Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) October 27, 2018 Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf also urged people to "stay away from the area and keep the congregants and law enforcement in your prayers." Quote We are still learning details about the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh but it is a serious situation. @PAStatePolice are assisting local first responders. Please stay away from the area and keep the congregants and law enforcement in your prayers. — Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) October 27, 2018 Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are also responding to the scene. The New York City Police Department said it is deploying extra teams to synagogues and Jewish locations throughout the city. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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