A man died early Saturday morning in Pennsylvania from a stab wound to his chest, police said.

According to police, the man’s daughter, Christina Nicasssio, was responsible for the deadly attack.

Nicassio, 27, was taken into custody after police said she stabbed her father at a residence in Plum.

Police said Nicassio will be lodged at the Allegheny County Jail to await arraignment on the charge of homicide.

The victim has not yet been identified.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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