Alex Kowalyk

Death by Force

On August 8, 2022, 16-year-old Alexander Kowalyk was tragically shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Uptown neighborhood. Alex, a young male of Polish descent, was driving with friends when they stopped to greet someone. During this encounter, Alex was shot in the head and later died at the hospital. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. on Van Braam Street.

The circumstances surrounding Alex's death have led to a significant outcry from his family and the community. His mother, Vanessa Kowal ...Read More

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Teenager dies after being shot in the head Uptown

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