Rev. Sheldon Stoudemire

Death by Force

Rev. Sheldon Stoudemire, a 57-year-old African American man, was tragically shot to death on July 27, 2019, in Pittsburgh, PA. Known for his street ministry and anti-violence initiatives, Rev. Stoudemire was working as a night monitor at the Pleasant Valley Men’s Shelter on Brighton Road when he was killed. The incident occurred in the early morning hours when he refused to allow 19-year-old Gerald Adams entry into the shelter. Adams fired through a glass door, striking Rev. Stoudemire in the ...Read More

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