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Richard T. Brookins

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated May 02, 2021

Victim Details

Richard T. Brookins

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2021-05-02

29

Richard

T. Brookins

06/21/2026

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Richard T. Brookins, a 29-year-old man from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically died on May 2, 2021, after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in an incident in the Polish Hill neighborhood. The shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m. in the 3000 block of Paulowna Street. Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found Brookins with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical aid and transportation to the hospital, Brookins succumbed to his injuries at 6:21 a.m.

The incident was quickly classifi ...
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  • WPXI: Police release name of man that died after overnight shooting in Polish Hill
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