Police: Woman fatally shot in Pittsburgh's Garfield area
A woman was shot and killed in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood Monday evening.
Public Safety Spokesperson Maurice Matthews said city EMS responded to the 5300 block of Broad Street around 5:20 p.m. for a 911 call of a woman not breathing.
When medics arrived, they were directed to the unconscious woman inside the home.
Matthews said, while rendering aid to the victim, medics noticed a gunshot wound on her chest.
She was pronounced deceased, and the investigation is ongoing, Matthews reported.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Pittsburgh police at 412-323-7800.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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