Viviaron Roberts, a 23-year-old man from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically lost his life on November 7, 2021. He was shot in the lower torso in the 100 block of Smokey Wood Drive in Swissvale, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Roberts was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m., and police found surveillance footage showing a group of people ambushing
Roberts as he walked out of a building. About 25 minutes later, another shooting took place on Washington Avenue in Swissvale, where a 22-year-old man was shot in the stomach. The police are investigating whether the two incidents are related.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects named in connection with Roberts' death. The investigation is ongoing, and the police have asked anyone with information to come forward. The community remains on edge as authorities work to solve this case and bring justice for Viviaron Roberts.
It's a heartbreaking situation, and the loss of such a young life is deeply felt by his family, friends, and the community. The hope is that the ongoing investigation will eventually lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible for this senseless act of violence.
