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Janyel Crawford

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Aug 26, 2020

Victim Details

Janyel Crawford

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2020-08-26

31

Janyel

Crawford

07/13/2026

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Janyel Crawford, a 31-year-old Black female from North Versailles, was shot late on the night of August 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. Police were called after gunfire was detected and reported near the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Collier Street at about 11:30 p.m. When officers and first responders arrived, they found two victims: Crawford, who had been struck multiple times, and a man who had also been shot.

Crawford was rushed to UPMC Presbyterian in criti ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: North Versailles woman killed, man injured in Homewood shooting
  • Janyel Crawford Obituary | Aug 27, 2020 | Pittsburgh, PA
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