A Plum woman shot herself in the head Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the H.J. Heinz campus of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Aspinwall.
The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office identified the victim as Michelle Langhorst, 31, and said the suicide took place at 1:37 p.m. in the parking lot at 1010 Delafield Road.
A VA regional spokesperson said Ms. Langhorst was receiving care at a VA hospital in Pittsburgh. She did not specify which one.
The VA also released the following statement: “This is a tragic event that speaks to the suffering and anguish that some veterans experience. Our thoughts and condolences go to this veteran’s family and friends.”
The VA is investigating.
“Part of the investigation will determine what, if anything, we could have done better for this veteran and others who receive care at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System,” the spokesperson said.
First Published: April 1, 2015, 12:56 p.m.
