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Nicholas Tarpley

Case from Donora, PA dated Feb 24, 2021

Victim Details

Nicholas Tarpley

Male

Black / African American

Donora

PA

2021-02-24

28

Nicholas

Tarpley

07/06/2026

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Nicholas Tarpley, a 28-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Donora, Pennsylvania, tragically died on February 24, 2021. Tarpley was working at Anna Lee’s Convenience Store, a business he co-owned, when he was shot and killed. Surveillance footage from the store showed Tarpley in the deli area when he was first shot in the back. He attempted to defend himself but was shot several more times.

Following Tarpley's death, police launched an investigation and released surveillance ...
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  • 1 Dead After Shooting At Washington County Convenience Store
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Convenience store owner shot to death while working in Donora
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    I've been following Nicholas Tarpley's case closely, and my heart truly goes out to his family and f... ...Read More
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    I'm really troubled by the fact that the District Attorney's office hasn't released the surveillance... ...Read More
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