Clairton Police Officers Recovering From Bleach Attack
POSTED: 8:14 a.m. EDT September 8, 2004
UPDATED: 12:13 p.m. EDT September 8, 2004
Story by The Pittsburgh Channel
CLAIRTON, Pa. -- Two Clairton police officers are still being treated for chemical burns after responding to a neighborhood dispute on Aug. 31.
According to police, three officers responded to a neighborhood dispute, and when two of them approached a home, a cup of bleach was thrown at them.
Channel 4 Action News anchor Shannon Perrine reported that the two officers received chemical burns to their eyes and still do not have their vision back. Both officers are being treated at Allegheny General Hospital.
Police said Brendalyn Goodman was arrested on several charges, including assault. Goodman allegedly threw the bleach at the officers.