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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police from across the city of Pittsburgh are responding to an active shooting situation at the The Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. KDKA’s Andy Sheehan reports that at least four people have been confirmed dead, possibly as many as 7 to 8 could be dead. Police have requested that residents stay inside their home as they have exchanged gun fire with a suspected gunman. When officers arrived the gunman reportedly shot at them, forcing officers to use their vehicles as a shield. Two police officers were reportedly shot. The Synagogue was reportedly full of people...

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania -- Police are responding to reports of an active shooter at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Public Safety Department tweeted that an active shooter is in the vicinity of Shady Avenue and Wilkins Avenue. Two synagogues, New Light Congregation and Congregation Dor Hadash, are in that area. Police have not reported any casualties at the moment. This is a breaking news story. Keep checking here for the latest information.