Charlee Martin, a 26-year-old woman, was shot and killed on Sunday afternoon, February 8, 2026, in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood. Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Montclair Street just before 2 p.m. following a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and discovered Martin deceased inside the apartment.
According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, Martin was pronounced dead at the scene. Crime scene investigators recovered multiple shell casings, indicating that more than one shot may have been fired. The nature of the domestic dispute and the events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation by Pittsburgh police.
Inside the home, officers located 27-year-old Aaron Martin, who was found in a bedroom. When officers attempted to take him into custody, he resisted arrest and engaged in a physical struggle. He was eventually subdued and transported to a hospital in stable condition. Authorities have not yet confirmed the relationship between Aaron and Charlee Martin.
A criminal complaint filed by police states that Aaron Martin has been charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Additional charges related to the shooting may be pending as investigators continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The motive behind the shooting has not been publicly disclosed.
The incident has left the Greenfield community shaken, as neighbors expressed shock at the violence that unfolded in broad daylight. The residential block where the shooting occurred is typically quiet, and residents are now grappling with the reality of a fatal domestic incident in their midst.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Charlee Martin’s death adds to the growing concern over domestic violence and gun-related fatalities in the region. Her family and friends are left mourning a life lost far too soon, as they await answers and justice in the days ahead.
