Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor is offering few details about why Fire Chief Darryl Jones was abruptly placed on leave Monday, saying only that the matter is under review by the city’s Public Safety Department and the mayor’s office.Jones, a nearly 19-year veteran of the bureau and one of the city’s highest-profile public safety officials, is the subject of what the mayor described as a personnel matter.When asked why Jones is out of office and whether the public should be concerned, O’Connor said the city is still gathering information.“It’s a personnel matter, and we’re looking into it and we’ll let everybody know when we get more updates,” O’Connor said Thursday. “But, yeah, personnel matter, and we’re having discussions amongst the Public Safety Department and my office.”Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reporter Marcie Cipriani pressed O’Connor on whether the issue involves something the public should know. The mayor again declined to elaborate, saying only that discussions are ongoing and that more information will be released when available.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube ChannelAccording to sources familiar with the investigation, the matter is not criminal in nature, does not involve personal financial gain and is not related to sexual misconduct. Beyond that, details about what Jones is being investigated for have not been made public.O’Connor also said it is too early to know whether anyone else could be affected by the investigation.”At this point, we are too early on to figure out who else,” O’Connor said. “Right now, it’s strictly with the chief. He was brought into the office, understood, and he’s on leave right now.”The city has not said how long Jones will remain on leave. Assistant Chief Mat Davis is serving as acting chief.For now, city leaders are keeping the specifics confidential, while questions continue to mount about what led to Jones’ sudden removal from duty.This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor is offering few details about why Fire Chief Darryl Jones was abruptly placed on leave Monday, saying only that the matter is under review by the city’s Public Safety Department and the mayor’s office.

Jones, a nearly 19-year veteran of the bureau and one of the city’s highest-profile public safety officials, is the subject of what the mayor described as a personnel matter.

When asked why Jones is out of office and whether the public should be concerned, O’Connor said the city is still gathering information.

“It’s a personnel matter, and we’re looking into it and we’ll let everybody know when we get more updates,” O’Connor said Thursday. “But, yeah, personnel matter, and we’re having discussions amongst the Public Safety Department and my office.”

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reporter Marcie Cipriani pressed O’Connor on whether the issue involves something the public should know. The mayor again declined to elaborate, saying only that discussions are ongoing and that more information will be released when available.

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According to sources familiar with the investigation, the matter is not criminal in nature, does not involve personal financial gain and is not related to sexual misconduct. Beyond that, details about what Jones is being investigated for have not been made public.

O’Connor also said it is too early to know whether anyone else could be affected by the investigation.

“At this point, we are too early on to figure out who else,” O’Connor said. “Right now, it’s strictly with the chief. He was brought into the office, understood, and he’s on leave right now.”

The city has not said how long Jones will remain on leave. Assistant Chief Mat Davis is serving as acting chief.

For now, city leaders are keeping the specifics confidential, while questions continue to mount about what led to Jones’ sudden removal from duty.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.

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