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Jamar Thomas

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated May 10, 2015

Victim Details

Jamar Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2015-05-10

26

Jamar

Thomas

07/10/2026

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Jamar Thomas, a 26-year-old African American man from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically lost his life on May 10, 2015. He was fatally shot during a Mother's Day cookout in East Liberty, Pittsburgh. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when Thomas was with his family, celebrating the occasion. The shooter, 19-year-old Brett Terry, was also present at the cookout. Witnesses reported that Terry and Thomas had an argument before Terry returned with a revolver and shot Thomas multiple times. Thomas was kille ...
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  • Man Shot, Killed In East Liberty, Suspect In Custody
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