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Maleek Thomas

Death by Force
Case Description
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On June 24, 2022, 18-year-old Maleek Thomas was fatally shot in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Thomas, an African American male, was killed just six days after his high school graduation from Pittsburgh Milliones. He was shot in the side while trying to stop someone from throwing rocks at windows. Thomas was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The suspect in Maleek Thomas's murder is 18-year-old Shaun Scott, who was also charged w ...Read More
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  • pennlive: Medical examiner identifies Pittsburgh man killed in Hill District shooting
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    Victim Details

    Maleek Thomas

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2022-06-24

    18

    Maleek

    Thomas

    11/17/2025

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