MCDONALD, Pa. – A man who allegedly fired multiple shots at police in Allegheny County on Sunday night surrendered peacefully following a nearly two-hour standoff, authorities said.
According to the Allegheny County Police Department, officers were called to a residence in the 300 block of Fairmont Street at about 7:36 p.m. for a welfare check on a reportedly intoxicated man in distress. When officers arrived, they encountered the individual outside the home, where he allegedly shouted obscenities before retreating inside.
Police said the man reemerged with a firearm around 9:50 p.m. and began firing multiple rounds. Both police and civilian vehicles were struck during the exchange, though no injuries were reported. Multiple agencies, including SWAT teams from Allegheny and Washington counties, responded to the scene.
Authorities said officers encountered the man barricaded inside the residence until approximately 11:10 p.m., when he exited the home and surrendered without further incident. Negotiators with the Allegheny County Police SWAT team were credited with de-escalating the situation.
The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Detectives will work with the district attorney’s office to review evidence and determine potential charges.
Officials emphasized that the information remains preliminary and subject to change as the investigation develops. Updates will be shared through official channels as more details become available.
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