Pittsburgh police ask public's help identifying bombing suspect
Investigators are looking for a man suspected of tossing a homemade bomb at a Pittsburgh police officer near Mellon Square last Saturday , May 30.
A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeman said the device exploded on the ground and caused a nearby officer to suffer concussion-like symptoms.
Police ask anyone who knows the man’s identity or whereabouts, or has other photo/video evidence, to contact the Damage Assessment and Accountability Taskforce at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov, or (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.
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