SWAT units called to apartment building following reports of burglary, assault in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — SWAT units were called to an apartment building in Pittsburgh following reports of an assault and burglary, sources tell Channel 11.

Allegheny County dispatchers said police were called to the 2700 block of Brownsville Road in Pittsburgh at 3:09 p.m. on Monday.

At 5:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Police Chief Jason Lando said three people were detained at the scene. No charges have been filed at this time.

Lando said a suspect is still barricaded inside the building and is believed to be armed.

A Pittsburgh Police spokesperson said Brownsville Road is closed in both directions.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Channel 11’s Frederick Price is at the scene and actively working to learn more. Tune in to Channel 11 News starting at 4 p.m. for the latest details on this developing story.

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