(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the City of Aliquippa Police Department)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa police were dispatched to the 300 block of Superior Avenue (Valley Terrace C Building) at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday for a report of an intoxicated male requesting help. An officer observed a group of males in the 400 block of Superior Avenue (Valley Terrace B Building) while responding, which included individuals known to law enforcement. One unidentified male abruptly fled on foot while attempting to conceal a firearm. A foot pursuit was initiated by officers, and the man was observed by responding officers to be in possession of an AK-style rifle. The suspect escaped from police and officers conducted a search of the area. They tried to make contact at a residence believed to be associated with the individual. However, no contact was made. The firearm was recovered and was identified as a Century Arms AK-style rifle. A potential suspect identity has also been obtained. This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information on it is encouraged to contact the Aliquippa Police Department at 724-378-8000.