Threat Against Pittsburgh Mayor Broadcast Over Police Scanner

Authorities investigating hacked police communications containing Nazi messages and death threat

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Law enforcement in Pittsburgh is investigating a threat against Mayor Corey O'Connor that was broadcast over police communication channels. The messages, which included Nazi songs and a robotic voice making a death threat against "the Pittsburgh mayor", appear to have been broadcast by a pro-Nazi group that hacked into the police scanner.

Why it matters

This incident raises serious concerns about the security of public safety communications and the ability of extremist groups to potentially disrupt critical emergency services. It also highlights the ongoing threat of political violence and the need for vigilance in protecting elected officials.

The details

On Monday afternoon, local news station KDKA reported hearing Nazi songs and a death threat against Mayor O'Connor over the police scanner. Allegheny County 911 confirmed that the police broadcast channels had been hacked, with the messages praising Hitler and containing the threat against the mayor. The mayor's office declined to comment on safety protocols, while public safety officials said they were working to resolve the issue.

  • On Monday afternoon, the threat was broadcast over the police scanner.

The players

Corey O'Connor

The mayor of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Public Safety

The public safety department in Pittsburgh that is investigating the hacked police communications.

Allegheny County 911

The emergency services agency that confirmed the police channels had been hacked.

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What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the source of the hacked police communications and the threat against Mayor O'Connor.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the vulnerability of public safety communications to potential disruption by extremist groups, underscoring the need for robust security measures and vigilance in protecting elected officials and critical infrastructure.