Crime & Safety
Pittsburgh-Area Man Attempts To Kill Parents: Police
A man in a suburban Pittsburgh community tried to kill his parents Tuesday morning, according to police.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A man attempted to kill his parents early Tuesday in Crafton, Allegheny County police said.
At around 9 a.m., Crafton police were dispatched to an Oregon Drive home for a report of two people who appeared to be assaulted. First responders discovered a man and woman inside the home who were injured; both were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Arrested at the scene was Michael Provenzano, 36, the victims' son. Police say he is responsible for the assault.
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Provenzano is charged with two counts of attempted homicide and two counts of aggravated assault. He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail pending preliminary arraignment.
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