Pittsburgh officials have confirmed multiple casualties and three officers shot after a gunman opened fire at a synagogue Saturday morning.
The shooting took place near the Tree of light Synagogue, located at Wilkens Avenue and Shady Avenue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed that there is an active shooter and alerted residents to avoid the Wilkins and Shady area.
In a short briefing, police said the suspect is in custody and confirmed multiple casualties inside the synagogue. Police said three officers were shot without giving details on their condition.
President Trump tweeted that he was monitoring the situation and for residents to remain sheltered.
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