On the evening of April 23, 2021, 51-year-old William G. Lee Sr., an African American male, was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head outside Tim's Bar on Wylie Avenue in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Pittsburgh police and medics responded to a ShotSpotter alert and multiple 911 calls reporting the incident around 10:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mr. Lee in critical condition. He was immediately transported to UPMC Mercy Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Following the shooting, authorities detained a man for questioning. However, it remains unclear whether this individual was considered a suspect or merely a witness. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the death of Mr. Lee. The investigation is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this case.
The tragic death of William G. Lee Sr. has left a void in the Pittsburgh community. Friends and family remember him as a cherished individual whose life was cut short by senseless violence. A visitation was held on May 4, 2021, at Coston Funeral Homes, followed by a private funeral service. Community members continue to seek justice for Mr. Lee and hope that the perpetrator will be brought to justice.
