Man arrested for stabbing in Pitcairn that left 1 in critical condition

PITCAIRN, Pa. — The Allegheny County Police Department arrested a man for a stabbing in Pitcairn.

According to police, county 911 was notified of a stabbing on the 400 block of 2nd Street around 11:20 p.m. Saturday.

Pitcairn police found a man in an alley stabbed multiple times. A criminal complaint alleges he had stab wounds to his head and stomach. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

ACPD’s homicide detectives started investigating and speaking to witnesses, eventually identifying John Gojkovich, 29, as a suspect.

Gojkovich is currently in custody and receiving treatment at a hospital.

ACPD says Gojkovich faces several charges, including attempted homicide and aggravated assault.

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