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John James Hornezes Jr., a 20-year-old male, tragically lost his life on October 15, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was one of three individuals killed in a shooting incident on Pittsburgh's North Side. The incident occurred near Cedar Avenue and Pressley Street, an area known for its open-air drug market. Hornezes Jr. was found feet from a playground with a handgun by his side. The other two victims were Jacquelyn Mehalic, a 33-year-old female, and Betty Averytt, a 59-year-old female, both innocen ...Read More
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John James Hornezes Jr.
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Pittsburgh
PA
2022-10-15
20
John
James Hornezes Jr.
11/09/2025
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I keep thinking about how this tragic event unfolded near a playground. It's chilling to realize tha... ...Read More
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