On September 2, 2022, 14-year-old La'Japonis Roberts, a young girl from Duquesne, Pennsylvania, tragically lost her life in a shooting incident. She was a passenger in a burgundy-colored Chevy Cruze that was shot multiple times in the 700 block of Priscilla Avenue. Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The driver of the car fled the scene, leaving Roberts behind.
The investigation into Roberts' death has been ongoing. Allegheny County Homicide detectives have been working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The police have deployed a team of Violent Crime and Firearms detectives to the area where Roberts was shot and killed. They have also asked for the community's help in solving the case, urging anyone with information to come forward.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Roberts' mother, LaToya Roberts, has been vocal about seeking justice for her daughter. She has pleaded with the public to help find the person responsible for her daughter's death. The investigation has led to the arrest of a 17-year-old, Justice Haten, who was charged with aggravated assault and gun violations. However, Haten's involvement in Roberts' death has not been confirmed, and the search for the shooter continues.
The tragic loss of La'Japonis Roberts has deeply affected her family and the community. Roberts was just two weeks into her freshman year at Fox Chapel Area High School and had plans to play basketball that season. Her mother recalls the last time she saw her daughter, telling her to be careful and stay in contact. The Fox Chapel Area School District has offered counseling and support to students and staff in response to the tragedy.
As the investigation continues, the family and community remain hopeful that justice will be served for La'Japonis Roberts. The case remains open, and detectives are still seeking information from the public to bring closure to this heartbreaking incident.
