Tara Joseph, a 43-year-old woman from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically lost her life on June 19, 2020. She was one of three victims in a shooting incident that occurred in Wilkinsburg, PA. The other victims were Oliver Andrew Finley, 43, and Harold Hicks, 51. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning, with gunshots being heard around 1:30 a.m. near Coal Street.
The suspect in the shooting was described as a black man wearing a light blue shirt and khaki pants.
He was seen fleeing the scene in a royal blue Pontiac G6. The police issued a BOLO for the vehicle and asked anyone with information to contact the Allegheny County Police Tip Line.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that the victims knew each other, and it is believed that the suspect shot the first two victims before moving down the street and shooting the third victim. The case remains under investigation, and the police are actively seeking information to identify and apprehend the suspect.
Tara Joseph was remembered fondly by her family and friends. She was the mother of Brooklyn Joseph and the daughter of Carolyn Dukes and stepdaughter of Rev. Frederick Dukes Sr. A member of her family started an online fundraising campaign to help cover her funeral expenses.
The tragic loss of Tara Joseph and the other victims has deeply affected the community, and efforts are ongoing to bring the perpetrator to justice.
