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Jolesa M. Barber, a 12-year-old girl from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tragically lost her life on January 28, 2008. She was at her sister's house in the Perry South neighborhood when more than 40 rounds were fired at the home, resulting in her death. The incident was part of a gang-related attack, and the violence deeply affected the community.

In the aftermath of Jolesa's death, two individuals were implicated in the shooting: Anthony Wilson and Michael Gist. Wilson was found not guilty du ...Read More
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Victim Details

Jolesa M. Barber

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2008-01-28

12

Jolesa

M. Barber

11/06/2025