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Aliah Johnson

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Aliah Johnson, a 17-year-old girl from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically died on November 20, 2021, after being shot in the face by her boyfriend, 16-year-old Emeka Moye-King. The incident occurred at Moye-King's house in the Point Breeze neighborhood. According to police reports, Moye-King had handed Johnson his Glock-30 handgun to look at before he went to the bathroom. When he returned, he took the gun from her with his finger on the trigger, and it accidentally discharged, fatally shooting Johnson. ...Read More
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  • pennlive: Pa. boy showing his gun to girlfriend accused of shooting her in the face, killing her
  • WPXI: Teen killed in shooting in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood
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    Victim Details

    Aliah Johnson

    Female

    Black / African American

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2021-11-20

    17

    Aliah

    Johnson

    11/12/2025

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    05/24/2024
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    04/26/2024
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