Razelle Shelton, 22, a Black male from Rankin, Pennsylvania, died on August 28, 2025, after he was shot near the intersection of Oak Way and Duquesne Street around 3:10 p.m. First responders found Razelle Shelton, 22, with a gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. By that evening and into the next day, authorities confirmed his identity through the Allegheny County Medical Examiner.
Detectives described a burst of gunfire along Oak Way toward Duquesne Street, with multiple shell casings recovered at the scene. Despite the number of shots reported, Razelle Shelton, 22, was struck at least once and collapsed in the intersection before being transported.
As of the initial investigation, Allegheny County Police said no arrests had been made and no suspects had been publicly identified. Detectives appealed for information and asked anyone with tips to call the county police tip line, underscoring that the case remained open.
Local coverage and records captured the immediate aftermath: news outlets detailed the scene and the rapid medical response, while an obituary later noted that Razelle Shelton, 22, of Rankin, had passed on August 28, 2025. A memorial fundraiser organized by friends said he had been on his way home from work when he was killed, reflecting the shock and grief felt in the community.
