Published on March 15, 2025
UPDATE: Lina Scott, 32, of Pittsburgh, was arrested in connection with this incident. She faces charges of criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and recklessly endangering another person.
Currently, she remains at the Allegheny County Jail.
Original post:
At approximately 9:45 a.m., Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 and Pittsburgh EMS were dispatched for a one-round ShotSpotter alert in the 2600 block of Centre Avenue.
Arriving first officers located an adult female victim outside of an apartment block with a single gunshot wound to the upper abdomen.
Pittsburgh EMS transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition.
Officers detained an adult female actor on scene. She was transported to HQ for questioning.
The Mobile Crime Unit processed evidence on scene.
Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating. The investigation is ongoing.