Pittsburgh Allegheny

Body of man pulled from water near Point State Park

Tony LaRussa
By Tony LaRussa
1 Min Read Dec. 4, 2019 | 6 years Ago
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Pittsburgh EMS River Rescue retrieved the body of a man who was seen floating in the water near Point State Park Wednesday morning, authorities said.

A park ranger reported seeing the body floating at about 8:45 a.m., according to a Pittsburgh Public Safety Department spokeswoman.

The man, whose identity was not released, was pronounced deceased by medics at 8:59 a.m.

Detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Violent Crime Unit are investigating the incident.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of the man’s death.

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Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.

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