One person was taken to the hospital, and another was taken into custody after police said a fight and “slashing” broke out in Market Square. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said police were called to Graeme Street in Downtown for a physical altercation involving a slashing around 8:30 p.m. Friday night. Officials said it appeared two adult men were involved in a physical fight outside when one of the men used brass knuckles and slashed the other in the chest. One was taken into custody by police, while the other was treated on the scene and taken to the hospital. The victim was last said to be in stable condition. Charges are now pending. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PITTSBURGH —
One person was taken to the hospital, and another was taken into custody after police said a fight and “slashing” broke out in Market Square.
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said police were called to Graeme Street in Downtown for a physical altercation involving a slashing around 8:30 p.m. Friday night.
Officials said it appeared two adult men were involved in a physical fight outside when one of the men used brass knuckles and slashed the other in the chest.
One was taken into custody by police, while the other was treated on the scene and taken to the hospital.
The victim was last said to be in stable condition.
Charges are now pending.
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