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Earl Woodyard Jr., a 68-year-old retired Pittsburgh deputy police chief, died on April 6, 2015, from a gunshot wound to the head at his home in Baldwin Borough, Pittsburgh, PA. An autopsy concluded that his death was a suicide. Woodyard had a long and distinguished career with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, spanning over 30 years. He worked his way up through the ranks from patrolman to Deputy Chief, a position he held until his retirement in 2006.
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Earl Woodyard, Jr.
Male
Pittsburgh
PA
2015-04-06
68
Earl
Woodyard Jr.
11/09/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been reading through the posts about Earl Woodyard Jr., and it's just so sad to think about eve... ...Read More
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
I read about Earl Woodyard Jr.’s passing and was struck by the profound respect and admiration peo... ...Read More
03/27/2024
03/27/2024
I was reading about Earl Woodyard Jr.’s passing, and something caught my attention — his love fo... ...Read More
08/10/2023
08/10/2023
