A woman wanted on federal gun charges was taken into custody after officials said she attempted to run from police near a parking garage in Downtown Pittsburgh. Allegheny County dispatchers confirmed to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that officials were called to the corner of Stanwix Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news chopper, flew over the scene where police were seen entering a nearby parking garage. K-9 units were also seen searching the area. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh police later confirmed the ATF and the city police’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit were in a joint operation, searching for a woman wanted on federal firearm and other charges. Officials said she was taken into custody in Downtown after getting out of a vehicle and running on foot from police. The spokesperson said she was later taken into custody and questioned at police headquarters. No additional information has been released. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
