Woman killed, man injured in overnight Duquesne shooting

Duquesne shooting leaves one dead, one injured

DUQUESNE, Pa. (KDKA) -- A woman was killed and another man was injured in an overnight shooting in Duquesne. 

The shooting happened inside a home along Orchard Park Avenue just before 3 a.m. on Thursday. 

Police are investigating a shooting along Orchard Park Avenue in Duquesne.  KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer

Police say a woman was found shot multiple times inside the home and was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was later identified as 23-year-old Niejah Hill. 

A man was also shot. He was taken to the hospital and was last listed in stable condition. 

Police say the early investigation appears to show that someone entered the home and shot both people. 

Detectives are still working to identify and locate a suspect. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous. 

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