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Shawn William Dillard

Death by Force
Case Description
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Shawn William Dillard, a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 14, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was fatally shot in the Hill District, specifically in the 1800 block of Cliff Street. When police arrived at the scene, they found Dillard suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The investigation into Shawn Dillard's death revealed that Montay Bailey was responsible for the shooting. According to cour ...Read More
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  • WPXI: HILL DISTRICT SHOOTING: Man identified after being shot in the head, killed in Pittsburgh neighborhood
  • Erie Man Fatally Shot In Hill District
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    Victim Details

    Shawn William Dillard

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2018-04-14

    27

    Shawn

    William Dillard

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Reflecting on Shawn Dillard's case, I can't help but think about his family and the ripple effects t... ...Read More
    03/27/2024
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    08/13/2023
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