PITTSBURGH — Ring video provided by a Garfield resident captures the dramatic moments she was evacuated during Wednesday’s day-long standoff.
In a dramatic video from Leslie Thompson’s ring camera, you can see SWAT officers evacuating her from her home where she had spent hours hiding and hyperventilating.
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Thompson spent hours hiding within her home as bullets came flying through walls and windows.
Around 12:15 p.m., SWAT officers are seen knocking on her back door.
Initially, Thompson was worried that they may have suspected the shooter was within her house.
An officer is heard yelling that they want to get her to a safe place.
At that point, she felt “relieved.” Video captures officers surrounding her and escorting her away from the home. Channel 11 brought you the moment she was reunited with her husband during our live coverage of the dangerous situation.
Channel 11′s Gabriella DeLuca spoke to Thompson about the tense moments and how she’s processing the situation now. Her home has significant damage and she was directed to file a claim with her homeowner’s insurance.
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