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Leryal Matthews

Case from Braddock, PA dated Jun 20, 2018

Victim Details

Leryal Matthews

Male

Black / African American

Braddock

PA

2018-06-20

21

Leryal

Matthews

07/08/2026

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Leryal Matthews, a 21-year-old man from Braddock, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on June 20, 2018. The incident occurred in an apartment on Talbot Avenue, where Matthews was shot in the head during an overnight shooting. According to reports, the assailant knocked on the door, identified himself as "police," and forced his way inside once the door was opened. The gunman was described as a male, armed with a handgun and his face obscured by a t-shirt.

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  • TribLIVE.com: Authorities: Munhall man found dead in Braddock apartment was shot multiple times
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Fatal shooting of man found in an apartment in Braddock ruled as homicide
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