The Law Enforcement Agency Directors of Western Pennsylvania recognized dozens of Pittsburgh area law enforcement officers and prosecutors during its 25th Annual LEAD Awards Ceremony.
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — The Law Enforcement Agency Directors (LEAD) of Western Pennsylvania recognized dozens of area law enforcement officers and prosecutors during its 25th annual LEAD Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 5. LEAD bestows awards annually as a way to recognize outstanding work by law enforcement agents and officers, as well as prosecutors. Notable among the […]
In a few minutes on the morning of Oct. 27, 2018, a gunman shattered a sacred space, took 11 lives and ripped a hole in the Jewish community not only within the walls of Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill but also in Pittsburgh and beyond. Now, as the world returns to its routines, those left bereft have pledged they will not be cowed by threats or defeated by hatred.
PITTSBURGH - A jury of seven women and five men convicted Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers of all 63 charges against him Friday after less than 4½ hours of deliberation.Family and friends of the 11 congregants slain by Bowers on Oct. 27, 2018, remained largely silent throughout the reading