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Isaiah Freeman

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Apr 24, 2021

Victim Details

Isaiah Freeman

Male

Pittsburgh

PA

2021-04-24

17

Isaiah

Freeman

06/22/2026

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Isaiah Freeman, a 17-year-old male from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically died on April 24, 2021, after being shot in the city's Hill District. The incident occurred at an apartment along Bedford Avenue, where a group of friends had gathered. According to witnesses, 15-year-old Deron Darby pulled out a handgun, removed the bullets, and then reloaded it before firing at Freeman. Freeman attempted to swat the gun away, but Darby managed to shoot him.

Following the shooting, Freeman was driven to t ...
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