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Jonathan Simmons

Age : 38

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/26/2026

Location : E Swissvale Avenue and Ross Avenue

City : Wilkinsburg

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Allegheny County Police Department, Wilkinsburg Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/26/2026, police responded to a disturbance near East Swissvale Avenue and Ross Avenue in Wilkinsburg. According to investigators, officers encountered Jonathan Simmons, 38, holding a handgun. Police said officers repeatedly told Simmons to drop the gun, but he did not comply. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed Simmons. Authorities have not publicly released additional details about what led to the confrontation or whether body camera footage exists. Allegheny County Police are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/wilkinsburg-officer-shoots-armed-man/
https://www.wtae.com/article/officer-involved-shooting-wilkinsburg-county-police-say/71414098