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Zion Thomas

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated May 07, 2020

Victim Details

Zion Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2020-05-07

19

Zion

Thomas

06/25/2026

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Zion Madison Thomas, a 19-year-old African American male from Homestead, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on May 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh, PA. Zion was born on January 22, 2001, to James Alfonso Thomas and Jacqueline Madison Thomas. He graduated from Steel Valley High School in 2019. Zion was known for his passion for carpentry and was remembered fondly by his family and friends.

On the morning of May 7, 2020, Zion was found shot dead in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood. According ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: One dead after East Liberty shooting
  • Zion Madison Thomas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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