Mail Carrier Murdered, Kodiak's Back & More: Weekly Wrap

Pittsburgh PA

08 October, 2021

10:55 AM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The crime was shocking: a U.S. Postal Service employee gunned down in broad daylight on a quiet suburban street in Collier. Who would do such a thing? The answer came within minutes of the murder on Thursday when Eric Kortz turned himself in. Kortz told authorities that he shot Louis Vignone on Thursday because the mail carrier had attempted to poison him and his family when they were neighbors in the West End. He said he stalked Vignone that morning "to put some bullets in him." Kortz remains in federal custody. If convicted of Vignone's killing, he could receive life imprisonment or the death penalty. Now for the rest of the Weekly Wrap: It was nice while it lasted and no doubt grand memories were forged. But Kodiak the Steller's Sea Eagle had his impromptu vacation from the National Aviary forcibly end this week. Rejoice, Mexican food fans. You now have new dining options in Cranberry and in Mt. Washington. Sad news: the owner of a popular Pittsburgh bar died. Here's the latest Allegheny County Health Department consumer alert for a local eatery. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.