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Maleek Thomas

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Jun 24, 2022

Victim Details

Maleek Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2022-06-24

18

Maleek

Thomas

07/02/2026

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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 ...
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  • pennlive: Medical examiner identifies Pittsburgh man killed in Hill District shooting
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