Construction workers reportedly detained by ICE officials in Pittsburgh

wtae.com · 2026-05-05T22:16:00Z

Several employees detained by masked agents in Pittsburgh in apparent ICE raidPITTSBURGH —Immigration agents detained several employees working at a construction business on Tuesday in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood in an apparent ICE raid. A video sent to Pittsburgh's Action News 4 by the owner of roofing and construction company OK Service LLC showed multiple employees in the parking lot, which sits across from Hilltop Community Children's Center, running from the area as masked agents reportedly worked to detain several workers. The owner of the roofing and construction business told our news partners at the Trib that at least six or seven employees were detained. Three of them have since been released, he told the Trib. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reached out to ICE officials, who did not immediately respond to requests for comment. No additional information on the incident has been released. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 talked to the Hilltop Community Children's Center and they said they had to protect the children from what they describe as a chaotic scene. Stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for the latest information. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.