Woman Severely Wounded In Pittsburgh Stabbing Incident

PITTSBURGH, PA — A woman was severely wounded in an early morning stabbing Sunday in the city's Hill District.

Just after 5:30 a.m., police were called to the 2800 block of Centre Avenue in Middle Hill for reports of a stabbing.

An adult woman was found with a stab wound to her upper back/neck area. She was transported to an area hospital by Pittsburgh EMS in critical condition.

Statements to police indicate there was a verbal altercation stemming from a domestic dispute before the stabbing took place.

An adult woman was detained at the scene and was taken into custody for questioning. She has not been identified.

The Mobile Crime Unit was called to process evidence. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.