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Top Pittsburgh news: 1 dead, 1 injured in train collision; grandfather faces assault charges

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Published on April 04, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Pittsburgh, from a grandfather arrested for beating his 8-year-old grandson to a shooting in Garfield. 

20-year-old man dead, woman in critical condition after being hit by train in South Shore

A 20-year-old man is dead and a woman is critically injured after the two were hit by a train as they walking along train tracks near Arlington Avenue and East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Shore, police said.

Read the full story on WTAE. 

Police: Grandfather beat 8-year-old boy with belt, dragged him out of classroom

A grandfather is facing assault charges, accused of beating his 8-year-old grandson with his belt in a school classroom.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh. 

Police: 73-Year-Old Jitney Driver Fatally Shoots Passenger During Attempted Robbery

A 73-year-old jitney driver fatally shot a passenger who allegedly tried to rob him Wednesday afternoon.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh. 

Pittsburgh police investigate shooting in Garfield

A person was shot in Garfield Wednesday afternoon, according to Pittsburgh police.

Read the full story on the Post Gazette. 

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Harmar Twp.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Harmar Township on Wednesday night.

It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Route 910 near Commerce Drive.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.