Gunfire shattered the quiet at the Oak Leaf Gardens apartments in New Castle late Wednesday night, when a woman was shot inside one of the units, according to officials. Neighbors called police after hearing shots, and officers found the woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. She was taken to a hospital, where she is in stable condition as detectives try to piece together what happened.
What Police Say
According to WPXI, officers were dispatched to the Oak Leaf Gardens area outside 1103 Pin Oak Drive around 10 p.m. Wednesday after multiple reports of shots fired. The outlet reports the woman had been hit in the leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Investigators have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive, and no further details have been made public.
How To Report Tips
The New Castle Police Department is asking anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward. Tipsters can call dispatch at 724-656-9300 or reach Detective Houk directly at 724-656-3586. Tips can also be submitted online through the New Castle Police Department website. Per the New Castle Police Department, the investigation remains active, and no arrests have been announced.
Where It Happened And Past Incidents
Oak Leaf Gardens lists its location on Pin Oak Drive, with 1139 Pin Oak Drive as a primary address. Property records also show 1103 Pin Oak Drive as one of the multifamily buildings within the complex. The development has been on residents’ radar before, after a 2024 apartment fire left several units uninhabitable and prompted tenants to raise safety concerns.
Authorities say the probe into Wednesday night’s shooting is ongoing and are urging anyone with video, firsthand witness accounts, or other information to contact police. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
