Curtiss Eugene Meeks Jr., a 48-year-old African American man from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically lost his life on August 12, 2019. He was fatally shot early in the morning in Penn Hills, a suburb of Pittsburgh. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Blackadore Avenue. Meeks was found lying on the ground next to a car that was obstructing the road, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's report confirmed that he died at 2:20 a.m.
The circumstances surrounding Meeks' death remain under investigation. Pittsburgh police received a ShotSpotter notification of gunshots in the area of North Wheeler Street around the same time that county 911 received calls about shots fired on Blackadore. Despite the ongoing investigation, no suspects have been identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Meeks was a member of the Sin City Motorcycle Club and was known to his club members as Chicken Hawk. He was an electrician by profession and had a passion for motorcycles and working on cars. His mother, Marlene Meeks, expressed her hope that the police would find her son's killer and bring them to justice. She described Curtiss as a quiet and happy individual who loved his family and friends.
The investigation into Curtiss Eugene Meeks Jr.'s death continues, with law enforcement agencies working diligently to uncover the truth behind this tragic event. The community and Meeks' loved ones remain hopeful that justice will be served.
