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Lezra Rice

Case from Duquesne, PA dated Oct 11, 2017

Victim Details

Lezra Rice

Male

Black / African American

Duquesne

PA

2017-10-11

15

Lezra

Rice

07/18/2026

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Lezra Rice, a 15-year-old African American male from North Braddock, PA, tragically lost his life on October 11, 2017, in Duquesne, PA. He was fatally shot in the head, and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Williams Street, and Rice was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after being found unresponsive.

Following the investigation, Allegheny County Police identified Thomas McKissick, a 17-year-old from Du ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Mom of slain 15-year-old says community shouldn't be numb to urban violence
  • Boy, 15, Dies After Being Shot Multiple Times In Duquesne
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