On June 28, 2026, officers from the Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department were dispatched to a residence in Gilpin Township for a report of an elderly female who had been stabbed. The victim was identified as 79-year-old Rosalind Cooper. The suspect, 37-year-old Mengqi Zhang, was located at her residence in Gilpin Township, where she barricaded herself inside and refused to cooperate with officers. A perimeter was established, and the Pennsylvania State Police took control of the investigation, with assistance from the Special Emergency Response Team. At approximately 1:20 AM on June 29, 2026, Zhang exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. She has been charged with Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Assault.
Gilpin Township Woman Charged with Homicide After Stabbing Incident
Mengqi Zhang faces charges following the death of Rosalind Cooper.
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