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Jacob Pushinsky

Case from Erie, PA dated Jul 11, 2015

Victim Details

Jacob Pushinsky

Male

Erie

PA

2015-07-11

18

Jacob

Pushinsky

07/01/2026

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Jacob Pushinsky, an 18-year-old male from Erie, PA, tragically died on July 11, 2015, as a result of an attempted robbery. Pushinsky was born on March 13, 1997, and was a senior at East High School, where he was a member of the Army Jr. ROTC. He was fatally shot once in the left side by 14-year-old Derrys Sanders Jr., who attempted to steal Pushinsky's bicycle.

Sanders, who was jogging alongside Pushinsky, pulled out a handgun and shot him after Pushinsky refused to hand over his bike. Th ...
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  • GoErie.com - Erie, PA: Hearing postponed for Erie juvenile in fatal shooting
  • GoErie.com - Erie, PA: 14-year-old charged in Erie homicide
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