Published on September 08, 2026
Just after 6:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 5 were dispatched to the 7200 block of Frankstown Avenue along the city’s Homewood North and South border for two ShotSpotter alerts totaling twenty rounds.
Arriving officers found an adult female victim in the alley behind Frankstown Avenue, Forest Way, with multiple gunshot wounds, including to her head. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics.
The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process all evidence, including recovered shell casings and reviewing all available video footage.
There are no arrests at this time. This is an active and ongoing investigation led by Violent Crime Unit detectives.