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Shanique Sanders

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Nov 30, 2016

Victim Details

Shanique Sanders

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2016-11-30

23

Shanique

Sanders

07/12/2026

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Shanique Sanders, a 23-year-old Black woman, tragically lost her life on November 30, 2016, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was found shot and lying in the street on McKinley Street in the Knoxville neighborhood. Shanique was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at UPMC Mercy Hospital. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and police were alerted to the scene by a report of a shooting.

Authorities quickly launched an investigation into Shanique's death. Within days, Russell Spence, a 19-year-o ...
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  • Shooting Victim Found Lying On Street In Knoxville, Dies At Hospital
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