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Shadea Johnson

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Mar 30, 2020

Victim Details

Shadea Johnson

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2020-03-30

32

Shadea

Johnson

07/07/2026

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Shadea Johnson, a 32-year-old woman from Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood, was tragically shot and killed inside her home early on the morning of March 30, 2020. Police were called to the scene shortly before 2:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Shadea with a gunshot wound, and she was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The investigation into Shadea's death led to the arrest of 45-year-old Sanders Barber, who was charged with her murder ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Authorities identify woman shot and killed in Homewood
  • Woman Killed In Shooting In Homewood
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