Dante LaRue Dawkins, a 29-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Clairton, PA, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2016, in Pittsburgh, PA. Dante was found shot to death in the Windgap Industrial Park, alongside another victim, Divine Barrett, 24, from Paterson, New Jersey. Police discovered Barrett's body in a vehicle and Dawkins' body lying in the street.
The incident occurred just before midnight, and witnesses reported hearing nearly ten gunshots.
The investigation into Dante Dawkins' death revealed that police believed three individuals were involved in the shooting. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case remains unsolved, and the identities of the perpetrators have not been disclosed. Pittsburgh police have continued to seek the public's assistance in solving this double murder, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
The loss of Dante Dawkins has deeply affected his family and friends, who remember him as a loving and caring individual. His mother, Katherine L. Scott, fiancée, Willa G. Spence, and daughter, Diore L. Dawkins, along with other family members and friends, have been left to grieve his untimely death. The community has also expressed their condolences and shared fond memories of Dante, highlighting his positive impact on those around him.
Despite ongoing investigations and appeals for information, the case has yet to be resolved, leaving Dante Dawkins' loved ones seeking justice and closure. The Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers number has been provided for anyone with information to come forward anonymously.
