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Joshua Brian Hamilton

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Jan 20, 2022

Victim Details

Joshua Brian Hamilton

Male

Pittsburgh

PA

2022-01-20

19

Joshua

Brian Hamilton

06/25/2026

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In the winter of 2022, a young man's life was cut tragically short in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood. Joshua Brian Hamilton, a 19-year-old male, was fatally shot on the night of Thursday, January 20, 2022. Remembered as a kind and caring individual, Hamilton was actively involved in his community, volunteering at food banks and even registering as an organ donor. He was a talented piano player and enjoyed skateboarding. At the time of his death, he was working at a Family Dollar and also in ...
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  • TribLIVE.com: 19-year-old Pittsburgh man charged in deadly Allentown shooting
  • Joshua Hamilton Obituary | Jan 22, 2022 | Pittsburgh, PA
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    I've been following Joshua Hamilton's case, and something that really stands out to me is the role o... ...Read More
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