2 random attacks in Downtown Pittsburgh raise alarms

Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.

[@missbzl1725]

The mayor is allowing homelessness right in downtown, and now that they have started a task force to "study" the problem (not actually put more feet on the street), do you think the mayor's office is involved? Absolutely not.

[@Carvel0]

Pittsburgh is a mini California. Pittsburgh needs a new DA and mayor.

[@markasteelsr.5990]

Anyone think that just maybe they have come across the southern border?

[@Carvel0]

@@markasteelsr.5990 No because the guy in the story was arrested 9 times within 5 years. Each time he was arrested he got probation. Which means he was already on probation when got arrested and only got his probation extended. A slap on the wrist is a understatement

[@mikebott6940]

Reopening Schumann might be a good step. Same goes for using Mental Health court to make repeat offenders go to some of the remaining State mental hospitals.

[@alwilson3204]

The authorities might want to seriously consider getting more help for the victims of these crimes than the attackers.

[@mikebaum5976]

We keep hearing about the system failing the criminals...and not the victims... who speaks for the victims?

[@53rat]

Make asylums great again!

[@Lisa.G412]

I work at the PNC tower for the cleaning company and last week a group of kids on bikes came threw 5th Ave and busted out car windows and stole stuff. My SUV was one of the cars they hit, and the cops just didn't even care to show up when I called them at 6am and now they took my info but never heard back. Smdh

[@Lisa.G412]

And the mayor says we should watch our backs.......no they need to step it up and get these people off the steeets! This isvgetting ridiculous

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

The problem is officials not doing their jobs...the system has been broken from day one if an officer encounters an individual whi needs help get them the mental health they need but thats not what happens, what happens is their placed in a jail system and then released without getting the help that was needed in the first place. Its more than just voting alot more involved than just voting. 😏

[@crepitus3552]

want more of this? keep voting the same way and you'll get it.

[@brandoman4823]

The police just let them be and will pursue hard working people instead 😑

[@MRIBUYCARS]

I feel bad for the people who are stuck there, 40 years was enough amazing we don't have these issues in FL wonder why. You would think some Homeless would love to come to sunny Florida rather than Pittsburgh right ? LOL Its because Government is the enabler there. Born and Raised, went to city schools, lived threw the gang era, yet we didnt have these problems in the 90s, youtube any of the old Pittsburgh cops episodes from the 90s lol, you can see what real law enforcement used to look like.. Supreme Court just cleared the way to REMOVE the homeless LEGALLY. Lets see what the excuse is now that the SUPERME COURT ok'd it. Bike Lanes!!!

[@thomasgirty6397]

guesse who.

[@duuuude3208]

Imagine getting what you voted for

[@OriginOfSmallPoxisEgypt]

Juneteeeeenffff