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William Wright

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Dec 04, 2020

Victim Details

William P. Wright

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2020-12-04

52

William

Wright

07/13/2026

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On a cold December day in Pittsburgh, 52-year-old William P. Wright was shot in Homestead. The incident, which occurred on December 4, 2020, left him critically wounded. He was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention, but despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries a week later. The shooting took place in the afternoon, and authorities were called to the scene to investigate the violent act that had shattered the winter quiet.

Following the shooting, th ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Man critically wounded in Homestead shooting dies of injuries
  • https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/man-shot-torso-homestead-friday/Z7IOAQ5DGFFKHDQFLGNKBJAFZA/
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