Meliek Rashad Hemingway, a 22-year-old male of African American ethnicity, was tragically shot and killed on Easter morning, April 1, 2018, in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood. Hemingway was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when Pittsburgh police responded to a ShotSpotter gunshot detection system alert.
Despite the ongoing investigation by homicide detectives, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Hemingway's death, but the official manner and cause of death were pending at the time. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. The community continues to seek justice for Hemingway, who was remembered as a star football player and a great friend.
As of now, there have been no updates on arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Hemingway's death. The investigation remains open, and police are actively seeking tips and leads to solve this tragic case.
