Two Men Charged After Parachuting From Carnegie Mellon Construction Site
Two men were arrested after parachuting from a Carnegie Mellon University building construction site onto a parking lot, facing charges of criminal trespass and conspiracy.
Pittsburgh, PA, September 19, 2026 —
Two individuals have been arrested and face charges of criminal trespass and conspiracy following an incident involving parachuting from a construction site at Carnegie Mellon University. The men reportedly descended from a building under construction on the university’s campus, landing in a nearby parking lot.
Details surrounding the specific building, the exact time of the incident, and the precise parking lot location were not immediately available. The nature of the construction project and the company overseeing it also remain unstated in initial reports.
University officials or law enforcement agencies have not yet released the names of the arrested individuals. The charges of criminal trespass suggest the men may not have had authorization to be on the construction site or to conduct the parachute jump from university property.
The charge of conspiracy indicates that authorities believe the two men may have planned this action together. Further investigation by law enforcement will likely seek to determine the motive behind the stunt and the extent of any planning involved.
The incident highlights potential security concerns at active construction sites, particularly on university campuses where academic and research activities are ongoing. The consequences for the arrested individuals will depend on the judicial process and any specific university policies that may have been violated beyond the criminal charges filed.
Information regarding the contractor responsible for the construction site, any potential impact on ongoing work, or specific security measures in place has not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Dacanay on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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