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Willis DeMar Brooks

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Mar 18, 2022

Victim Details

Willis DeMar Brooks

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2022-03-18

30

Willis

DeMar Brooks

06/21/2026

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In the early hours of March 18, 2022, Willis DeMar Brooks, a 30-year-old male, was working as a security guard at Nerdz Lobbi, an after-hours club in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood. A certified state constable, Brooks was also a school security guard with dreams of one day becoming a police officer. His mother, Oneka Jones, described him as a protector who believed in helping those who couldn't help themselves. That night, his protective instincts were put to the test as he escorted an unru ...
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  • Legacy.com: Willis D. Brooks Obituary (2022) Triblive Online Only
  • WPXI: ‘He loved everyone:’ Mother remembers son who was killed while working security at local club
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    I can't stop thinking about the courage and dedication Willis showed even in his final moments. Here... ...Read More
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