In the early hours of a Monday morning, the quiet of a Wilkinsburg neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. On October 24, 2022, 58-year-old Leodis Heards, an African American male, was found inside his vehicle on Maple Street, having been shot multiple times. First responders arrived at the scene around 12:15 a.m. and pronounced him dead.
The Allegheny County Police Department's Homicide Unit is leading the ongoing investigation into the shooting.
At this time, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. Community members and local organizations have expressed their sorrow and concern over the violence that claimed Heards' life.
Leodis, also known as 'Leedis,' is survived by a large family, including seven siblings. Funeral services were held on November 5, 2022, at the Unity Baptist Church in Braddock. The investigation into his death remains active as police continue to seek information from the public.
