In the late hours of an autumn evening, the life of Lamarr Keith Thorne II, a 32-year-old African American man from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was brought to a tragic and violent end. On October 13, 2021, Thorne was discovered in the driver's seat of his vehicle in the suburban community of Penn Hills. He had been shot multiple times. First responders arrived at the scene on the 200 block of Columbia Avenue at approximately 10:45 p.m., but it was too late.
Thorne was pronounced dead at the scene.
Known affectionately as 'LK' to his friends and family, Lamarr Thorne was a father who, according to his obituary, cherished his children above all else. A product of the Pittsburgh Public School system, he had obtained a commercial trucking driver's license and was involved in real estate. Those who knew him remembered his infectious, crooked smile and his love for laughter, travel, and spending time with his loved ones. His sudden death left a void in the lives of his family, including his parents, children, and numerous siblings.
In the wake of the shooting, the Allegheny County Police Department's homicide unit launched an investigation into Thorne's death. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible for this crime. Despite the ongoing investigation, there have been no public announcements regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the murder of Lamarr Keith Thorne II. The case remains unsolved, and the search for his killer continues.
