Jason Hubert Jackson Jr., a 17-year-old black male from Pittsburgh, PA, was tragically shot and killed on May 24, 2021, outside an abandoned home in Penn Hills. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. when residents reported hearing multiple gunshots. Responding officers found Jason's body lying outside the structure on Gibson Street, a dead-end road off Orange Street.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner confirmed Jason's identity, but the police have not released any information about possible suspects or the circumstances leading to his death. Allegheny County homicide detectives took over the investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The community and law enforcement continue to seek justice for Jason Hubert Jackson Jr., hoping for any leads that might help solve this tragic case.