Woman dies after being shot inside South Side barber shop
A woman has died after she was shot inside a barber shop on Pittsburgh's South Side.
Rayon Williams, 26, died at the hospital after being shot at the Bonez Barbershop along East Carson Street around 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Police said that Myairah Carter went into the barber shop and is accused of hiding her weapon under a cape while she was getting her hair done.
Investigators said that video surveillance shows Williams and Carter talking before Carter opened fire, hitting Williams at least twice.
"We heard pow, pow, pow, and we all froze, not knowing what was going on," said Curry Brown from Smoke Goodies, which is located just across the street from the barbershop.
Bonez Barbershop remained closed on a Monday morning after the shooting.
"That's pretty sad. I'm not quite sure what the conflict was with those two young ladies, but usually we don't have that kind of problem," Brown said.
Carter apparently took off to her home, where she then called authorities and turned herself in. She allegedly admitted to police that she had known Williams from an ongoing dispute since 2023.
"The gun violence is not necessary. You know we are all trying to make money," Brown said.
On Facebook, Bonez Barbershop posted a statement that read in part, "We take pride in providing a welcoming environment for our clients, and we're committed to their safety. This incident doesn't represent our team, our shop, or our typical clients."
"You know, I'm just sorry it happened in his shop," said Brown.
He said the shooting didn't stop his business from opening its doors, but it has kept the lights off for the barbershop, at least for a few hours more.
"I'm hoping they're going to be open today and business will be back as usual because I'm open," said Brown.
Carter now faces homicide charges and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing on Friday after her bail was denied.
