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Aaron David James

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Apr 07, 2018

Victim Details

Aaron David James

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2018-04-07

29

Aaron

David James

07/01/2026

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Aaron David James, a 29-year-old African American male, was tragically found shot to death in an alley behind Franklin Avenue in Wilkinsburg, Pittsburgh, PA, on April 7, 2018. He had left his home around 4 p.m. to walk to a nearby convenience store, and gunshots were heard in the area around that time. His body was discovered shortly after 6:30 p.m.

Despite the ongoing investigation by Allegheny County homicide detectives, no suspects have been identified, and the motive behind his death ...
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  • Male Found Fatally Shot In Wilkinsburg Alley
  • WTAE: 'Why did this happen?' Father of 2 found shot dead in Wilkinsburg
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