Active Shooter Prompts Evacuation: 5 PA Stories To Read

Good evening, Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from Pennsylvania:

1. A 7-year-old girl died after falling from a truck on Tuesday evening, and authorities are now investigating. The girl and four other neighborhood children were playing outside when the truck's driver offered them a ride, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Philadelphia Eagles fans don't like coming in second place, and this story may have their feathers further ruffled — Birds fans are the second-most annoying fan base in the NFL, according to a study. (Read more on Patch).

3. Authorities said that the Philadelphia Police officer who shot and killed a 27-year-old man with schizophrenia will be fired for violating various department policies. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is investigating possible criminal charges in the killing of Eddie Irizarry. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Officials said a 1-year-old child died Tuesday in southeastern Pennsylvania after falling from a car and accidentally being run over. The infant was unbuckled by an older sibling, and fell out of the vehicle. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Pittsburgh Police are evacuating residents during an active shooter situation Wednesday, in which hundreds of shots have been exchanged between officers and a barricaded man. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office said its people were trying to serve an eviction notice when the occupant began firing. (Read more on Patch.)