Pittsburgh Police Officer Shot While Off-Duty Dies

PITTSBURGH, PA - Pittsburgh police officer Calvin Hall, who was shot in Homewood Sunday while off-duty, died Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian. Hall, 36, was off-duty and visiting friends when he was shot three times in the back during an argument.

“We as a bureau are heartbroken. We are in mourning," Pittsburgh police Chief Scott Schubert said. "We are supporting each other, and we are keeping Officer Hall’s family in our prayers and doing whatever we can to support and lift them in this dark, devastating time."

Officer Hall had been on the city force for two years after previously working for the Braddock Police. Schubert called him a "model officer (who) made it a priority to connect with residents and succeeded in doing so."

Regarding the investigation into the shooting, Schubert said, "“We all want answers. However, this is an ongoing investigation. Asin all cases, we must maintain the integrity of the investigation and so we cannot comment further at this time."

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto issued the following statement: “On behalf of all residents of the city of Pittsburgh I want to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Hall, a man who was deeply committed to his public service to the community. The coming days will once again be difficult ones for our city, as we come together to mourn in pain and sadness.

"I am ordering all flags at city facilities to fly at half-staff through the officer’s funeral.”

Funeral arrangements for Officer Hall are pending.