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Woman shot and killed inside home in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood

By Mike Darnay

January 22, 2025 / 1:19 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Police investigating deadly Perry South shooting

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death inside a home in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood over the weekend.

The deadly shooting happened over the weekend along Hawkins Avenue, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.

Police say officers from Zone 1 were called to the home just before 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and found a woman inside the home who had been shot in the head.

An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death inside a home in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood. KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit are handling the investigation into the deadly shooting, which was referred to by police as ongoing.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.