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Janese Jackson Talton

Death by Force
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Janese Jackson Talton, a 29-year-old African American woman from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically lost her life on January 22, 2016. She was shot outside a bar after rejecting the sexual advances of Charles McKinney, a 41-year-old acquaintance. According to witnesses, McKinney followed Talton outside the bar and made unwanted advances, which she rejected multiple times before he shot her in the chest. Talton's friend, who was present at the scene, tried to help her but she succumbed to her injuries....Read More
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  • http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/complaint-reveals-new-details-about-fatal-shooting/nqCtK/
  • WTAE: Guard: Man said he'd 'merk' lawmaker's sister who rejected him at bar
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    Victim Details

    Janese Jackson Talton

    Female

    Black / African American

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2016-01-22

    29

    Janese

    Jackson Talton

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Thinking about Janese Talton's story really gets to me, especially considering the impact on her kid... ...Read More
    11/24/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role the bar played in Janese's tragic story? It's haunting ... ...Read More
    08/29/2024
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