2 people injured after stabbing in East Hills

PITTSBURGH — Two people were stabbed in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood.

Pittsburgh Police say they were called to the 2300 block of Wilner Drive at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.

When they arrived they found a woman who had been stabbed in her chest. She was able to talk to officers but was in critical condition. That woman is now in stable condition and is recovering at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Police also learned about a second victim who was stabbed in the back. That victim was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle.

Court documents show Amaya Johnson, 21, of Pittsburgh is facing charges in connection to the stabbing. She’s facing several charges, including simple assault and aggravated assault.

The criminal complaint alleges Johnson stabbed the victims because they were physically fighting her and her sister at their mother’s house.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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