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Willie Edward Dawkins

Case from Monaca, PA dated Aug 20, 2022

Victim Details

Willie Edward Dawkins

Male

Black / African American

Monaca

PA

2022-08-20

32

Willie

Edward Dawkins

06/29/2026

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Willie Edward Dawkins, a 32-year-old African American male from Monaca, PA, tragically died on August 20, 2022, from multiple gunshot wounds. Dawkins was involved in a dispute with a contractor, Wesley Deaderick, over a home improvement project. The argument escalated, leading to Deaderick shooting Dawkins multiple times. Dawkins was airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Initially, Deaderick was charged with involuntary manslaughter and other ...
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  • WTAE: Police investigating after two people shot in Center Township
  • WPXI: Man turns himself in to police, facing charges in fatal Center Township shooting
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