A woman was found shot to death inside an apartment at the Brentmoor at Penn Center complex in Wilkins Township early today, according to police. Officers called to the building discovered her unresponsive, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
County dispatchers were first alerted shortly after 3 a.m., and detectives from the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit are now working to piece together what led up to the shooting, according to CBS Pittsburgh. The woman has not yet been publicly identified, and investigators have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive. The CBS report also notes that KDKA photojournalist Brian Smithmyer documented the scene.
Police Ask Residents To Share Tips
The Allegheny County Police are asking anyone with information to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS or submit tips online, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. Callers can remain anonymous. Authorities are urging neighbors and potential witnesses to come forward if they noticed anything out of the ordinary in the hours leading up to the discovery.
Another Recent Incident Near Penn Center
The Brentmoor at Penn Center complex also drew heavy police attention on January 28, when an officer-involved shooting left a man critically injured, according to WTAE. Local coverage of that earlier incident described multiple agencies responding to the 1100 block of Penn Center Boulevard, along with reports from residents who said they heard gunfire and saw a large police presence.
Investigation Ongoing
The Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit is continuing to process the scene and has not released additional details about the victim or any potential suspects, CBS Pittsburgh reported. Anyone who might have information that could assist detectives is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
