Pittsburgh Police said they have taken a suspect into custody following an early morning SWAT call to the city’s East Hills neighborhood.
One person was removed from the scene around 7:20 a.m.
UPDATE: At around 7:20 a.m., SWAT took the actor into custody. Avoid the 1700 block of Maplewood as police wrap up the scene.
— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) July 7, 2022
According to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI, police were called to a residence on the 1700 block of Maplewood Avenue around 3:30 a.m. for an assault call.
ALERT: SWAT is on scene at a residence on the 1700 block of Maplewood Avenue. Avoid the area. PIO on scene. pic.twitter.com/8F9NPksUdP
— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) July 7, 2022
A news crew at the scene reported seeing an officer with a rifle searching a wooded area.
Maplewood Avenue has been closed down between Tokay and James streets.
The public is asked to avoid the 1700 block of Maplewood as police wrap up the scene.
