Man accused of chasing 2 children with knife at Pittsburgh park in ‘random act of violence’
Authorities have requested that bail be denied for the suspect, citing his mental health status and the unprovoked attack. Almondo Butcher, 22, has been arrested for allegedly chasing two 10-year-old boys with a knife at a Pittsburgh park in a "random act of violence" that occurred. Police responded to the playground near Cedar Avenue and Pressley Street at around 1:20 p.m. The officer who arrived on the scene ordered Butcher to drop the knife and was handcuffed without incident. While in custody, Butcher made several erratic statements, including claiming he was security for port authority and needing his bulletproof vest removed. He is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, possessing instruments of crime, simple assault, harassment and recklessly endangering another person. Authorities have requested that bail for Butcher be denied due to his mental health issues and the unprovoked attack.
Publicado : Hace 9 horas por Jess Shannon en World
PITTSBURGH — A man was arrested Friday after allegedly chasing two 10-year-old boys with a knife at a park on Pittsburgh’s North Side in what police are calling a “random act of violence.”
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