Shots Fired At New Kensington Officers While Searching For Evidence

NEW KENSIGNTON (KDKA) - New Kensington Police are searching for whoever fired shots at officers while they searched for evidence Friday.

Around 2 a.m., police were responding to an emergency call when officers noticed a vehicle that wouldn't yield to the right. One of the officers noticed a passenger in the vehicle toss something out the window.

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Police pulled the vehicle over and one occupant was arrested on a warrant. Another passenger was still present on scene.

As officers began to search the 1100 and 1200 block of Constitution Boulevard an unknown suspect fired numerous shots at the officers. They were able to move the male in custody and passenger to a safer location.

No one was injured in the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the New Kensington Police Department at 724-339-7533.