FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 5, 2026
PITTSBURGH — When an officer-involved incident is referred to our office for review, our protocols require review of all the evidence gathered during the investigation; as well as a review of the relevant applicable law.
During the course of an ongoing investigation, we are not permitted to comment, aside from confirming that our office did receive a referral from the initial police agencies involved.
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The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office serves approximately 1.2 million people and is one of the largest jurisdictions in the United States of America at 740 sq. miles. It employs over 200 employees, including over 100 attorneys, detectives, crime scene analysts and support staff. The District Attorney’s Office serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Office of the county and accepts referrals from more than 100 active police departments, including the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the Allegheny County Police Department and the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department. For more information, visit alleghenycountyda.us.
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Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office