In the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh on the evening of Saturday, February 12, 2022, the life of John Larnell Taylor Jr., a 42-year-old African American man, was tragically cut short. Just before 8:45 p.m., the sound of gunfire prompted a ShotSpotter alert and several 911 calls, drawing police to the 7000 block of Idlewild Street.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Taylor with multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, John Larnell Taylor Jr. succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly before 9:30 p.m., less than an hour after the shooting.
In the wake of the shooting, Pittsburgh Police initiated an investigation into the homicide. However, authorities did not immediately have a description of a suspect, and as of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the fatal shooting. The investigation was reported to be ongoing.
