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Eddie Wanamaker

Case from Johnstown, PA dated Oct 26, 2017

Victim Details

Eddie Wanamaker

Male

Johnstown

PA

2017-10-26

30

Eddie

Wanamaker

07/25/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 26, 2017, the life of 30-year-old Eddie Wanamaker of Johnstown, PA, was tragically cut short inside The Clubhouse bar in the Hornerstown section of the city. A physical altercation erupted within the establishment, escalating to a fatal conclusion when Nijan Joiner, 29, also of Johnstown, drew a firearm and shot Wanamaker. Witnesses inside the bar reported hearing at least one gunshot before Wanamaker collapsed to the floor.

Following the shooting, Jo ...
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  • WEARECENTRALPA: Police search for suspect in deadly shooting
  • WJAC: 1 killed, 1 in custody after overnight shooting at Hornerstown bar
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