Crime & Safety
Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot By Pittsburgh Police
A domestic incident in Pittsburgh turned deadly Wednesday night as a man confronted police. Get the details here.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by Pittsburgh police officers Wednesday night.
Allegheny County Police said 911 was notified at 10:15 p.m. of a domestic disturbance in the 4100 block of Murray Avenue in Greenfield. City police who responded to the incident were confronted by a man with a knife inside a stairwell.
Two officers fired their weapons, wounding the man. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:08 p.m.
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The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man as Matthew Foster, 24, of Moon.
No officers were injured in the incident.
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County police are investigating.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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