PITTSBURGH — A man is dead after officials say he “fell from a height” in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Emergency crews responded to the incident around 11:01 a.m., Pittsburgh Public Safety says.
The man was pronounced dead on scene. Detectives have been called to investigate.
Liberty Avenue is currently closed between Market Street and Fifth Avenue.
ALERT: Police, Fire, and EMS responded to an incident involving a male who fell from a height at ~ 11:01 am.
— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) February 12, 2026
Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
VCU detectives are responding to investigate.
Liberty Avenue is closed between market Street and fifth Avenue at this time. pic.twitter.com/YyPIvLCZ1U
Our crew on scene saw first responders surrounding scaffolding at ground level.
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