Crime & Safety

Unexplained ‘Boom' Startles South Hills, Pittsburgh Region

People took to social media and contacted KDKA, asking for answers.​

(Kristin Borden/Patch)

January 1, 2022

This morning, multiple residents of the South Hills area and Pittsburgh region noticed a very loud “boom” and some shaking.

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The boom was heard around 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

People took to social media and contacted KDKA, asking for answers.

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