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Aliah Johnson

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Nov 20, 2021

Victim Details

Aliah Johnson

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2021-11-20

17

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. ...
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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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