On April 19, 2022, 21-year-old Paris Glover was tragically shot and killed inside a vacant home on Midland Street in Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., when first responders found Glover and 17-year-old Avante Donovan Booker dead from apparent gunshot wounds. A third man was shot in the torso and taken to a local hospital, where he was treated and released.
The Allegheny County Police Department launched an investigation into the double homicide, but as of now, no arrests have been made. The home where the shooting took place was reportedly being renovated by contractors, and it is believed that the house was broken into before the incident. The community has been deeply shaken by the violence, with neighbors expressing fear and heartbreak over the loss of Glover and Booker.
Homicide detectives are continuing to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Allegheny County police tip line. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police have not released any suspects or details about potential motives.
The tragic deaths of Paris Glover and Avante Donovan Booker have left a lasting impact on the Wilkinsburg community, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence in the area. The victims were remembered as former students of Westinghouse High School, with Glover described as a soft-spoken, polite, and friendly individual by those who knew him.
