Multiple gunshots fired in the Strip District early Saturday morning led to a SWAT call.According to Pittsburgh Public Information Officer Sonya Toler, officers who were on patrol in the Strip District heard five to six shots fired at 1:35 a.m., but could not locate where the gunfire came from.VIDEO: Watch Marcie Cipriani's reportToler said while officers were searching for the source, approximately seven more shots were heard, prompting an officer to take cover in an alley. Toler said the officer thought he was being targeted. Various civilians fled the area as well.The area was searched and cleared, but no shooter was located.Officers heard more gunfire at 2 a.m. and observed a muzzle flash from the roof of a residence in the 1600 block of Penn Avenue.Toler confirmed SWAT was called to the location and made entry into the home. They encountered a single person and recovered several firearms, spent casings, drug paraphernalia, and a small amount of THC.The resident of the home was identified as 24-year-old Sean Bastin, formerly of Vandergrift and was placed in custody at 4:15 a.m.Bastin’s charges include aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.WTAE App: Download it for your phone or tablet to stay updated with breaking news throughout the day. (Free in your app store.)

Multiple gunshots fired in the Strip District early Saturday morning led to a SWAT call.

According to Pittsburgh Public Information Officer Sonya Toler, officers who were on patrol in the Strip District heard five to six shots fired at 1:35 a.m., but could not locate where the gunfire came from.


VIDEO: Watch Marcie Cipriani's report

Toler said while officers were searching for the source, approximately seven more shots were heard, prompting an officer to take cover in an alley. Toler said the officer thought he was being targeted. Various civilians fled the area as well.

The area was searched and cleared, but no shooter was located.

Officers heard more gunfire at 2 a.m. and observed a muzzle flash from the roof of a residence in the 1600 block of Penn Avenue.

Toler confirmed SWAT was called to the location and made entry into the home. They encountered a single person and recovered several firearms, spent casings, drug paraphernalia, and a small amount of THC.

The resident of the home was identified as 24-year-old Sean Bastin, formerly of Vandergrift and was placed in custody at 4:15 a.m.

Bastin’s charges include aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.



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