Woman shot in back in Jefferson Hills, suspect taken into custody after SWAT situation in Charleroi

A 21-year-old woman was shot in the back early Sunday morning as she left a residence along Stilley Street in Jefferson Hills.Police were called to the home around 1 a.m.According to the criminal complaint, the victim told investigators that a couple were arguing in the home over another woman when the man fired a shot. Police are now searching for the suspect, identified as Andrew Roberts, who lived in the home. An arrest warrant has been issued charging him with aggravated assault, weapons violations and other offenses. Roberts was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after a SWAT situation in Charleroi, Washington County. Police said a second person was also charged in this incident. Gary Kovach was arrested on scene and is awaiting arraignment on obstruction and hindering apprehension. Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477).

A 21-year-old woman was shot in the back early Sunday morning as she left a residence along Stilley Street in Jefferson Hills.

Police were called to the home around 1 a.m.


According to the criminal complaint, the victim told investigators that a couple were arguing in the home over another woman when the man fired a shot.

Police are now searching for the suspect, identified as Andrew Roberts, who lived in the home. An arrest warrant has been issued charging him with aggravated assault, weapons violations and other offenses.

Roberts was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after a SWAT situation in Charleroi, Washington County.

Police said a second person was also charged in this incident. Gary Kovach was arrested on scene and is awaiting arraignment on obstruction and hindering apprehension.

Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477).