Gainey Looks To Curb South Side Violence

June 11, 2022 4:37 am

PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — Mayor Ed Gainey, Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt and members of the Pittsburgh police announced new safety measures they plan to implement on the South Side, starting immediately. Last weekend, extra patrols and motorcycle units were out tagging and towing cars along East Carson Street. That same weekend, there were two separate shootings on the South Side that left three people wounded. In addition to extra patrols, more detectives will be out, as well as inspectors for code and occupancy enforcement, roving DUI patrols, and additional lighting will be placed throughout the area. The mayor is taking his safety initiative one step further. Starting from 1 a.m. Saturday, Gainey will be out on the South Side, specifically East Carson Street.