Woman Found Dead After Domestic Dispute in Pittsburgh Apartment

Police say a man was also found in the apartment and resisted arrest.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A woman was found dead in a Pittsburgh apartment on Sunday following a reported domestic dispute, according to authorities. Police also located a man in the apartment who resisted officers' attempts to take him into custody. The man was brought to a hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents often have tragic outcomes, and this case highlights the need for greater awareness and resources to address such issues in the community. The police response and the man's resistance to arrest also raise questions about how these situations are handled by law enforcement.

The details

Officers responded to a report of a verbal dispute in the 700 block of Montclair Street in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, they found the woman dead in the apartment and a man in a bedroom who resisted arrest. The man was taken to a hospital and is listed in stable condition.

  • Police responded to the incident just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and is investigating the woman's death.

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What’s next

The investigation into the woman's death and the man's resistance to arrest is ongoing. Police have not released the identities of the individuals involved.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address domestic violence in the community, as well as the importance of de-escalation tactics by law enforcement when responding to such sensitive situations.