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Police: Man Who Overdosed And Fired At First Responders Caught After Threatening To Shoot Up Burlington Coat Factory

CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) - Police say a man who fired shots at officers and medics in Clairton after overdosing was arrested in West Mifflin when he allegedly threatened to shoot up the Burlington Coat Factory.

The Clairton Police Chief says medics responded to the home on Wylie Avenue for an overdose call Monday, but the suspect came to and started firing.

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SWAT officers surrounded the home, calling for the man to come out with his hands up. They also told him they knew he was inside and let him know medics were on scene, saying they wanted to make sure he was ok.

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Around 6 p.m., SWAT officers entered the home. About ten minutes later, there was one bang, though it's unclear if it was a flashbang or gunshot.

More than a dozen officers from multiple agencies were seen on foot searching the area.

At some point, Allegheny County Police say the suspect made it to the Burlington Coat Factory in West Mifflin and threatened to shoot up the store. West Mifflin Police were called and took him into custody. No weapon was found at the scene.

No officers, medics or people inside the home were injured.

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