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Police: 19-Year-Old Killed in Castle Shannon Arson as Suspect Known to Victims Is Taken Into Custody

County homicide detectives lead an arson probe, with public tips requested at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

Overview

  • Dispatchers received calls shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday about a house fire on the 800 block of Corbett Drive in Castle Shannon.
  • First responders found a 19-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities have not released her identity.
  • Detectives say the fire was intentionally set by a man known to the victims, and police have detained him without naming him or discussing a motive.
  • A second woman was rescued and taken to a hospital, with local outlets describing her condition as serious to critical.
  • A firefighter was treated at a hospital for smoke inhalation as the Allegheny County Police homicide unit took over the investigation.