Pittsburgh-area teenager allegedly kicked pregnant woman four times in the stomach

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Westmoreland County teenager is accused of attacking a pregnant woman.

The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said Brooke Linn of Monessen was charged with aggravated assault of an unborn child, simple assault and reckless endangerment of another person in connection with the incident.

In a news release, prosecutors said Linn attacked the woman, who was five months pregnant, last week. Police were called to a local hospital on Sept. 10 after the pregnant woman reported the attack.

She told police she was with friends at a home on Short Street in Monessen when she and the 18-year-old got into a verbal argument. The news release said the argument turned physical, after which Linn allegedly kicked the pregnant woman four times in the stomach.

“The victim told police that Linn knew about her pregnancy because she planned to attend the victim's baby shower,” the press release said.

Police said the victim suffered abrasions as a result of the attack, authorities said in a statement.