Maria Theresa Bruno, 25, of Pittsburgh, died on July 26, 2015, from a gunshot wound to the head. She was found outside her Brookline home, near a pool in the rear of the house, and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. The Allegheny County medical examiner confirmed the cause of death.

The investigation identified longtime friend and high school acquaintance Daniel Rehll, 27 at the time, as involved. Rehll admitted he had at least seven drinks before showing people a new handgun and said he had removed the magazine and the round in the chamber. He later said the gun fired when Maria reached up and put her hand under his; he could not recall why he pulled the trigger or what led to the shooting. Rehll pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to six months to a year in jail. No other arrests were made.

Maria was remembered by neighbors and friends as sweet, friendly, and helpful, and the killing deeply affected the Brookline community. If anyone knew Maria or has information about the events that night, please share what you remember.