Woman killed, another hurt in Downtown Pittsburgh stabbing; McKeesport man arrested
Tribune-Review
Thursday, August 8, 2019 1:09 p.m.
A McKeesport man stabbed two women, killing one, in front of a Pittsburgh police officer during what investigators described as a random act of violence Thursday at a Downtown bus stop, officials said.
Janice Purdue-Dance, 61, of Erie, died just after noon Thursday at UPMC Mercy hospital, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The other woman also was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, Joseph said. She suffered a cut to her mouth, court documents indicate. Authorities did not identify her.
“It seems by all accounts a random act of violence,†Joseph said. ...
“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that this attack was racially or religiously motivated,†police spokesman Chris Togneri said. “The woman at the bus stop was not wearing religious garb, but the second victim may have been wearing a hijab. Police are investigating and will explore all possible motives.†...
Officers escorted Wyatt out of police headquarters around 2:30 p.m. He was wearing all white. ...
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