The recent death of a Troy Hill grandmother has been confirmed as a homicide by local authorities. Patricia Kachinko, 73, was pronounced dead last Tuesday in an area hospital, and according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office, the cause of death was a "respiratory complication from blunt force trauma of the chest," as reported by TribLIVE.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Kachinko's death remain unclear. The incident leading to her demise occurred on June 2, shortly before 6:30 p.m., in the 1000 block of Ley Street in the Troy Hill area. Pittsburgh Police, who are currently investigating the case, have yet to release further information on the matter, as also noted in an article by Audacy.
While authorities have provided few details, the medical examiner's records indicate a link to an event that occurred last month at an address consistent with Kachinko's residence, according to county real estate documents. A police spokeswoman, when sought for comment, did not respond to inquiries regarding the ongoing investigation.
