A man who barricaded himself inside a home in Pittsburgh’s Elliot neighborhood, surrendered to authorities Tuesday evening.
Police first responded to the situation in the 1000 block of Chartiers Avenue at about 4:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials confirmed shortly before 6 p.m. that SWAT officers had been called to the area.
Officials said the man had threatened to harm himself and spoke with negotiators for about two hours before surrendering without incident.
Medics evaluated the man and he was transported to a medical facility for further assistance, Public Safety officials said late Tuesday.
No other injuries were reported. The road reopened shortly before 7:30 p.m.
Update: The male in crisis who barricaded himself inside his home, has surrendered without incident. The 1000 block of Chartiers has fully reopened. https://t.co/q8qelsfXwF
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) March 3, 2021
