Jury convicts woman who shot man through door in explosive roommate feud
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Jury convicts woman who shot man through door in explosive roommate feud

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November 7, 2025
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Jealous rage ends in conviction as woman found guilty of shooting ex-roommate through window

GREENSBURG, PA – A jury needed just 90 minutes to decide the fate of Leah Gillis, a 36-year-old woman from North Versailles, who was convicted this week of attempted homicide after shooting her former roommate through a glass window and door in a 2022 attack that nearly killed him.

Gillis was found guilty on all charges following a two-day trial at the Westmoreland County Courthouse before Judge Scott Mears. Prosecutors argued the shooting was driven by jealousy, as Gillis fired multiple shots at the victim — hitting him in the neck and shoulder — at a Penn Township home in August.

The jury’s swift verdict included convictions for attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment.

During testimony, investigators described the scene of the shooting as chaotic and the victim’s wounds as life-threatening. Emergency responders and medical personnel initially doubted the man would survive. He ultimately did, though details on his recovery were not disclosed during the trial.

According to prosecutors, Gillis fired the shots from outside the home, piercing a glass window and then a door in what was described as a targeted act of violence. The victim, whose name has not been released, had once lived with Gillis, but the nature of their falling out was not fully detailed during proceedings.

Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli praised Assistant District Attorney Steven Reddy for securing the conviction and thanked Penn Township police for their role in the investigation and prosecution.

Following the verdict, Gillis was taken into custody and is being held as she awaits sentencing. No date for sentencing has been announced.

Key Points

  • Leah Gillis convicted of attempted homicide after shooting her former roommate through a window and door
  • The jury deliberated for just 90 minutes following a two-day trial in Westmoreland County
  • The victim suffered near-fatal gunshot wounds to the neck and shoulder in August 2022
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