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Jafar Brooks

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 15, 2020, 15-year-old Jafar Brooks, a freshman at Central Catholic High School and the grandson of Rashad Byrdsong, a well-known anti-violence activist, was tragically shot and killed in the Leechburg Garden Apartments in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene, having suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, and police believe Brooks was targeted.

In the aftermath of the shooting, Allegheny County police lau ...Read More
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  • TribLIVE.com: Teen shot and killed in Penn Hills
  • Jafar Brooks, age 15 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Jafar Brooks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Verona

    PA

    2020-12-15

    15

    Jafar

    Brooks

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the aftermath of the Jafar Brooks case? I keep thinking about how thi... ...Read More
    03/24/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how young the individuals involved in Jafar's case are? It's so upsetting to... ...Read More
    12/18/2023
    I just can't stop thinking about Jafar Brooks and his tragic passing. The community feels the weight... ...Read More
    09/14/2023
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