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Woman fatally shot, her son injured during Washington County home invasion

Eleanor Street Shooting

SMITH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman is dead and her son injured after a home invasion in Washington County early Monday morning.

State police said that several men dressed in all black clothing and wearing masks entered the home around 1:15 a.m. on Eleanor Street in Smith Township.

During an argument, state police said one of the suspects shot a woman, Renee Gill, and her son.

Gill was pronounced dead at the scene. Her son was taken to a nearby hospital.

The suspects fled the scene before troopers arrived.

State police said the suspects most likely knew the victim, but troopers continue to investigate a connection.

State police and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office continue to investigate.

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