SWAT was
called on a clique of rappers having a rap video shoot at a residence on the South Side after police recognized a warrant suspect, resulting in four
arrests.

In a statement released by the Pittsburgh Public Safety, officers noticed a warrant suspect on a
deck in the 2100 block of Carey Way around 1:30 a.m. Monday. The male
allegedly ran into the residence and refused to come out. A party was
going on inside the short-term rental, and a they were filming a rap
video, according to public safety.

Officers
believed there were also other warrant suspects inside, as well as a couple firearms. After SWAT was alarted, seven females exited the
residence. They were evaluated by medics, identified and released.

Four men were taken into custody for warrants, according to public
safety. Ricardo Crosby, 18; Asaun Porter, 19; Kelshon Lovelace, 21; and
Lawrence Strothers Jr., 18, were arrested on warrants out of Allegheny
County, Allegheny Juvenile Probation, and the City of Pittsburgh with
charges ranging from firearms violations to attempted homicide,
according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. 

UPDATE:

All of the occupants inside the house have surrendered.

Four people were transported to headquarters for questioning.

Police will execute a search warrant inside the residence where it’s believed there are multiple weapons. The investigation is ongoing. https://t.co/7Gfi3ENZLZ

— Pittsburgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) January 23, 2023