Man claims he killed landlords, threatens to shoot police, Pittsburgh PA


This audio reports a person who posted online saying he killed his landlord and the landlord's wife and that he has ricin in his apartment. He said he might put the poison into the water supply and that he would kill himself. The speaker also said the person hears voices and threatened to shoot police if they approach. Responders note they cannot confirm if these claims are true. The location given is near Phillips Ave by Whiteman St and Melvin St.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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5-615 Phillips Avenue, Apartment 8 between Whiteman Street and Melvin Street.
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A mail via internet that he killed his landlord and his wife with a modified glock also has rice then in his apartment to kill himself and put in the water supply. Twenty-two able to go for buttermil call on road. We're 22 Able commercial.
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Mel also saying he hears voices can't confirm if this threat is legit. I was also threatened to shoot the police if they come close.
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Location mentioned:
Near Phillips Ave Apartment 8, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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