Late Monday night, a heavy police response in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Market Square ended with one person in the hospital and parts of the plaza briefly shut down. Multiple patrol cars and emergency medical units clustered near Forbes Avenue as onlookers tried to figure out what was going on. For now, what triggered the call is still a mystery.
Dispatchers confirmed that police and EMS were sent to Forbes Avenue and that one person was transported to a hospital, according to WTAE. The station described the situation as a developing story and said crews were heading to the scene to gather more details.
Heavy Response Follows New Teen Chaperone Rules
The late-night emergency unfolded just days after city officials and downtown partners launched a temporary policy aimed at curbing large groups of unaccompanied teens in Market Square.
Under the new rules, people under 18 must be accompanied by someone at least 21 years old from 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Sunday, and private security has been posted at the six intersections leading into the square to coordinate with police and youth-outreach teams, according to WESA…