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Case Description

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John James Hornezes Jr., a 20-year-old male, was killed on October 15, 2022, in a shootout at a Sunoco gas station on Pittsburgh's North Side. The incident, which resulted in two other fatalities, was described by authorities as a gun battle between rival groups. The other victims were two innocent bystanders, Betty Jean Averytt, 59, and Jacquelyn Mehalic, 33, who were waiting at a nearby bus stop and were caught in the crossfire.

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Victim Details

John James Hornezes Jr.

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Pittsburgh

PA

2022-10-15

20

John

James Hornezes Jr.

05/14/2026