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Window washers rescued after being trapped on stalled scaffolding in downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Window washers have been rescued after they were trapped on a stalled scaffolding platform in downtown Pittsburgh on Friday.
Emergency responders were alerted to a report of the workers being trapped on a platform outside 500 Ross Street at 11:35 a.m. Friday morning.
Two workers were trapped on the scaffolding structure between the seventh and eighth floors of the building after the platform lost power, according to a report from Pittsburgh Public Safety.
Paramedics and building engineers were sent to the roof and were able to reset the system and bring the workers safely up to the roof.
Additional first responders were on standby in the event the scaffolding was lowered at any point.
The rescue was completed at 12:35 p.m. Medics also evaluated the workers who were not injured.
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PITTSBURGH, PA — An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a man last month whose body was dumped in a wooded area in Shaler after he was fatally shot.
On Dec. 26, Shaler police were dispatched to the woods near the 200 block of Hahn Road for reports of a body there. They found the body of Andre Wallace, 45, who had been shot in the head.
Allegheny County police investigated the incident. Through witness interviews and surveillance video, detectives determined the shooting occurred near the 2400 block of Chauncey Drive in the Hill District. County and city police worked together and were able to identify the suspect as Eugene Jones, 25, of Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Marshales Fugitive Task Force took Jones into custody Thursday. He is facing multiple charges, including homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault and carrying a firearm without a license.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating a report of a card skimmer being found at a station in the city’s Brookline neighborhood.
Pittsburgh Police say a possible skimmer was reported at the Exxon gas station and 7-Eleven convenience store located along Brookline Boulevard on Wednesday.
The alleged victim told police their transaction was declined, but funds not matching that original transaction were still withdrawn from their account.
Police say their investigation is still ongoing and ask anyone who suspects illegal activity to report it to their local police zone or call 911.
Things to watch for when it comes to card skimmers
Devices like the one being investigated in Brookline have been reported at grocery stores throughout the Pittsburgh area over the past couple of months, including in places like New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Plum, and Scott Township.
As more of these devices pop up, here’s a few things you can do to remain aware and vigilant.
First, inspect card readers before you use them.
Watch out for bulky, damaged, or loosely attached devices and look for any exposed wires.
Pull the edges of the key pad before you enter your PIN and you should cover the keypad with your hand in case a camera is recording your number.
Instead of swiping or inserting your card, Pennsylvania State Police troopers say it’s safer to tap your card if it has that option or pay via your mobile device.
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