05/29/2026
A Serious Reminder for Our Community
Today, our community was confronted with a deeply troubling incident that could have ended in tragedy.
According to reports, a 10-year-old child allegedly removed what appeared to be a firearm from his waistband and pointed it toward an Aliquippa Police cruiser as officers were driving by. Thankfully, officers acted quickly, located the child, identified him, notified his mother, and are handling the matter through the appropriate legal channels.
While we are grateful that no one was injured, this incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a situation can escalate and how devastating the outcome could have been. In a matter of seconds, lives could have been changed forever—those of the child, the officers involved, and countless family members affected by the aftermath.
We extend our appreciation to the men of the Aliquippa Police Department and Stg. Dave Mosura for his professionalism, restraint, and swift response in bringing this situation to a safe resolution.
This is also a call to all parents, guardians, and community members. We must continue to have conversations with our children about the dangers of fi****ms, the consequences of their actions, and the importance of making responsible decisions. It truly takes a village to raise and protect our youth.
Today could have ended much differently. By the grace of God and the professionalism of our officers, it did not.
Let this serve as a wake-up call and a reminder that the safety of our children and our community is a responsibility we all share.
Mayor Dwan B. Walker
City of Aliquippa
Aliquippa Police
Donald C. Walker III
Aliquippa School District
Aliquippa Firefighters
Principal Heard