Report; Former Pittsburgh Mayor Involved In Altercation

April 3, 2023 4:24 am

PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto was reportedly involved in an altercation outside a Shadyside bar over the weekend. Sources tell our news partners at Channel 11 that the former mayor was being heckled by three men, and that tensions quickly escalated. An incident report shows that one of the men got into Peduto’s face and began shouting at him and swearing at him. Some shoving began and Pedutor was knocked to the ground. The man on top of Peduto was thrown out of the bar. Pittsburgh police were called to the scene. Pittsburgh Public Safety told Channel 11 that two males were involved in an altercation outside Cappy’s Cafe last night. Neither party wanted to pursue charges and both refused medical attention. Public Safety said both people were advised to consult a local magistrate if they wanted to pursue anything further regarding the altercation.