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Robert Frank Solo

Case from Pittston, PA dated Jan 11, 2025

Victim Details

Name

Robert Frank Solo

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Pittston

State

PA

Date Of Death

2025-01-11

Age At Death

67

First Name

Robert

Last Name

Frank Solo

Last Updated

07/26/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet borough of Avoca, Pennsylvania, the life of 67-year-old Robert Frank Solo came to a violent and tragic end. On the evening of January 11, 2025, Solo was shot and killed in what authorities would later rule a homicide. The incident cast a somber shadow over the small community, leaving residents and law enforcement searching for answers.

Details surrounding the shooting remain scarce, but it is known to have occurred in Avoca, a town near Pittston. Investigators have been tigh ...

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WVIA Public Media: Shooting incident in Avoca leads to murder investigation

Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice: Avoca shooting death ruled homicide

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