"Tragic Garfield Shooting, Blizzard Warning, Heartwarming NICU Moments: Pittsburgh Local Pulse"

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for February 21, 2025. We're starting with some breaking news from last night. A tragic double shooting and car crash occurred in the Garfield neighborhood. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, around 8 p.m. on Thursday, a car crashed into a parked SUV on Dearborn Street, and police found two adults with gunshot wounds to the backs of their heads. A two-year-old was also found unharmed in a car seat and was taken to UPMC Children's Hospital. Police are still investigating and searching for a suspect who may have been in the same vehicle[1]. Moving on to the weather, today is a First Alert Weather Day due to snow through the morning. Winter weather advisories are in place through 7 a.m. Monday, and a blizzard warning is in effect for the eastern parts of the area until 3 p.m. Monday. We can expect snow showers to continue off and on before finally ending Monday afternoon. Be careful on the roads, especially north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where freezing rain and light wet snow are making conditions slippery. In local news, residents in Boggsville and surrounding areas had to be evacuated due to Buffalo Creek's elevated water levels. The nonprofit organization Project Sweet Peas is giving back to NICU families at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital. And, a UPMC hospital worker in McCandless is spreading joy by creating intricate paper flower arrangements. On the job market front, a virtual job fair was held on February 19, where job seekers could meet with hiring managers and recruiters from leading companies. If you're looking for employment, keep an eye out for future events like this. In sports, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of outfielder Tommy Pham on Sunday. And, Ishmael Leggett had 21 points and 10 rebounds, helping Pittsburgh defeat Miami 74-65 to snap a four-game losing streak. In cultural news, a mural depicting Marc Fogel's likeness was unveiled at the Butler Art Center ahead of Fogel's return to Butler County. And, country music star Lainey Wilson is engaged to former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges. Today's crime report is focused on the double shooting and car crash in Garfield, which we mentioned earlier. Police are still investigating and urge anyone with information to come forward. Finally, a feel-good community story: newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse. It's heartwarming moments like these that remind us of the kindness in our community. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.