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An 18-year-old high school student was shot and killed by an ATF agent last night in Aliquippa. News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has details. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at Linmar Terrace during a joint operation involving the ATF and FBI. The victim, identified as Kendric Curtis, was airlifted to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition and later died around 3 a.m. Mayor Dwan Walker spoke with KDKA-TV shortly after the shooting and is urging residents to remain calm amid the ongoing investigation. State Police issued a statement but did not disclose details about the shooting or the nature of the operation. The investigation remains in the hands of the state troopers.

We're learning more about Wednesday's shooting in York County that killed three police officers and critically injured two others. The deadly incident happened at a farm in North Codorus Township, where a woman reported Tuesday her ex-boyfriend was stalking her house. Police got an arrest warrant and restraining order but were ambushed trying to serve them. A shooter dressed in camouflage hiding in a cornfield opened fire, killing three officers. As he moved towards the farmhouse, two other officers were wounded. The shooter died in the exchange of gunfire. The names of the dead and injured have yet to be released.

Pittsburgh City Council is scheduled to vote this morning on next steps for developing a new public safety center. The proposed center in the Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood would be built on the site of the old VA Hospital on Highland Drive. The idea dates back to 2018, during former Mayor Bill Peduto’s time in office. The city bought the property in 2021 for just one dollar — but there's a catch: it must be used for public safety or emergency management. The proposal has sparked significant debate. Proponents argue that the center would improve operational efficiency and bring much-needed modernization to law enforcement. Critics, on the other hand, caution that it may contribute to the militarization of the police. A preliminary vote is scheduled for later this morning.

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivers a keynote address on political violence at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit. Former Governor Tom Corbett will also be there. Corbett is introducing Governor Shapiro.

The origin of the fire at the Jefferson Apartments in Squirrel Hill has been determined. The Fire Investigation Unit says the flames broke out in a basement utility room. The cause was electrical and accidental.

US Senator Dave McCormick called in to the Big K Morning Show just after we learned Charlie Kirk's shooter was in custody, saying it's good news, but...it doesn't take away from the big picture, which is...this is a moment to step back, reflect and get things back on track. Senator McCormick is a speaker at today's AI Horizons Summit in Bakery Square. Pennsylvania's governor, also the target of political violence when his residence was firebombed, commented on the murder when he was in the city Thursday. Josh Shapiro says healing in the US will start with elected leaders looking to unify and heal.

Assassinated conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is being honored on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University. NewsRadio KDKA's Timira Rush was there.

Drivers who speed through red lights in parts of Pittsburgh will soon face automated consequences. News Radio KDKA's Timira Rush has details. City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to contract with Arizona-based Verra Mobility to install and operate the first six red light cameras throughout the city at a cost of nearly $14 million over five years, but the city can recoup the cost with revenue generated from the tickets. Officials say the goal is to reduce dangerous driving and fatal crashes without requiring police officers to monitor intersections in person. The first batch of cameras will begin with a 60-day warning period. During that time, anyone caught by the automated system will receive a warning, not a real ticket. State law sets the fine at $100. Officials estimated the initial round of cameras will be operational this winter.

The Fayete County DA says the case of the death of a nine year old girl is far from over. Renesmay Eutsey's body was found overnight, partially submerged in the Youghiogheny River near Smithton. On the Marty Griffin show on KDKA, District Attorney Mike Aubele shared new information regarding the manner of the child's death. The girl's adoptive parent, Kourtney Eutsey, is being charged due to her alleged involvement in the child's death. Aubele says more charges could be filed in the case: