Man in custody after shooting, SWAT standoff in McKeesport
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man is in custody after police said he shot a woman then barricaded himself inside a home, leading to an hourslong standoff in McKeesport.
McKeesport police said they found a woman who had been shot multiple times outside a home after they responded to a ShotSpotter notification on Pirl Street around 7:30 p.m.
When they got there, the criminal complaint said police heard gunshots and believed the suspect, later identified as Michael Plopi, was shooting at them.
Police said officers established a perimeter and pulled the woman to safety. She was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition, but is expected to survive.
Police called in the Allegheny County SWAT team and homicide unit because they said Plopi was barricaded inside the home with his daughter.
According to the criminal complaint, his daughter came out after negotiations and told police there was an argument between Plopi and the victim, who investigators said are in a relationship with one another.
A witness who talked to police said they heard an argument while making dinner and when they looked outside, they saw the victim on the balcony. Police said the witness saw Plopi shoot the victim three times before his gun jammed. According to the criminal complaint, he fixed it then fired a fourth round at the victim, who police said had gone over the balcony.
Police said Plopi surrendered just before 3 a.m. He's facing multiple charges, including criminal attempt, aggravated assault and a firearm violation.
