Man Surrenders After Shooting, Hostage Situation

September 5, 2023 4:53 am

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — (WPXI) – A 42-year-old man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after an hours-long standoff with officers that started when police say he shot a woman, Allegheny County Police tell our news partners at Channel 11. Allegheny County SWAT was called to an active stand-off situation in McKeesport. According to police, emergency crews were called to the 1200 block of Pirl Street. Police said a woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside of a residence around 7:30 p.m. McKeesport police reported additional shots were fired at responding officers.  The woman was pulled to safety and taken to a local hospital.