In a recent act of violence that rattled the downtown Pittsburgh community, two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident. The violence erupted when a man, allegedly demanding money, turned to aggression after his demands were refused. According to a report by WPXI, the Pittsburgh Public Safety officials indicated that the police responded to emergency calls just before 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Bigelow Square and Chatham Street.
The victims, an adult male and female, reported that the suspect approached them with a demand for money, and upon their refusal, he stabbed them. The man suffered wounds on his chin and leg, while the woman sustained a superficial wound on her arm. They were both in stable condition when taken to a local hospital. Concurrently, a suspect was apprehended at the scene by the police and was also taken to the hospital with leg wounds.
Furthermore, WTAE divulged additional details in their follow-up report. The suspect has been identified as 41-year-old Kevin Jenkins of Pittsburgh. Jenkins now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault. The criminal complaint came to light this morning, yet as of the report, Jenkins had not been arraigned.
