A Pittsburgh Police officer crashed into a pole while searching for a suspect and was hospitalized in stable condition. No active pursuit was in progress at the time of the accident.

A house fire in West Mifflin injured several and damaged property, with first responders battling intense flames and smoke. The cause is under investigation.

A vacant church in Pittsburgh's Knoxville caught fire, with no injuries reported; firefighters contained it within an hour. The cause is under investigation.

A serious accident on Parkway East near the Greenfield Bridge caused major delays and a temporary closure of the eastbound lanes before reopening an hour later. One person was hospitalized.

A man is in critical condition after being shot in the thigh in Homewood North, Pittsburgh. The shooting occurred late Thursday night, with no arrests made yet as the investigation continues.

A woman in Shaler Township was hospitalized after being stabbed, and Shannon Marie Jennings was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault.

A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in West Homestead; police investigate with the cooperative driver. No charges announced.

Robert Naugle is charged with homicide in Hempfield Township after allegedly shooting James Thomas, who he found with his wife, and admitting to the act to 911.

Pittsburgh police investigate a shooting in East Allegheny where a woman was shot in the leg; no suspects detained.

A letter carrier was robbed in Pittsburgh's Beltzhoover neighborhood; police and the US Postal Inspection Service investigate as they seek the suspect.

A fire destroyed an East Huntingdon home while three individuals narrowly escaped; firefighters battled the blaze in harsh snowy conditions, concerned about unaccounted pets.

Two concurrent fires in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, severely damaged homes, with no injuries reported thanks to timely responses from fire crews and neighbors. Causes are under investigation.

Shooting at The Waterfront shopping center leaves one in critical condition; identity and details about the suspect unknown. Police are investigating.