Monday marks 13 years since three Pittsburgh officers were killed in line of duty

PITTSBURGH — Thirteen years ago, three Pittsburgh police officers were killed in the line of duty.

Officers Stephen Mayhle and Paul Sciullo were responding to a domestic call in Stanton Heights when they were ambushed.

Officer Eric Kelly was on his way home when he heard the call and went to help.

Kelly died trying to rescue the other two officers.

There’s a permanent memorial outside the Zone 5 police station where the officers were stationed.

Richard Poplawski was convicted of killing the officers. He was sentenced to death, but is appealing that sentence.

Fallen Pittsburgh officers remembered on 10th anniversary of Stanton Heights tragedy Fallen Pittsburgh officers remembered on 10th anniversary of Stanton Heights tragedy

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