Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Kai Thomas death by force case profile photo

Kai Thomas

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Jul 08, 2016

Victim Details

Kai Thomas

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Pittsburgh

PA

2016-07-08

19

Kai

Thomas

07/07/2026

1


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Kai Thomas, a 19-year-old from Pittsburgh, was killed on July 8, 2016. His death was one of many homicides that took place during a particularly violent year in the city. The murder happened during a time when Pittsburgh faced a surge in homicides, many of which remain unsolved. In 2016, Pittsburgh recorded 59 homicides, making it one of the most violent years in the city's recent history. Unfortunately, only about half of these cases were solved, with the majority of victims being Black men lik ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Kai Thomas, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Man dies after gunmen open fire on car next to playground - WTAE
  • One person dies after double shooting near playground in Marshall ...
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been following the case of Kai Thomas, and my thoughts are with his family during this incredib... ...Read More
    09/03/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Kai Thomas

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Terrell Wright death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Terrell Wright

    Death: Jul 18, 2017
    On a summer morning in Pittsburgh's Larimer neighborhood, tragedy struck when Terrell Wright, a 41-y - ...Read More
    Myquandre Stevenson death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Myquandre Stevenson

    Death: Nov 15, 2020
    Myquandre Stevenson, a 23-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on November 15, 2020, in Pit i ...Read More
    Dahrique Smith death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Dahrique Smith

    Death: May 21, 2017
    Dahrique Smith, a 25-year-old man from West Mifflin, was fatally shot on the night of May 21, 2017, , ...Read More
    Eric Guy Kelly death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Eric Guy Kelly

    Death: Apr 04, 2009
    Eric Guy Kelly, a 41-year-old male police officer of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, tragically die i ...Read More
    Chauncy Howard death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Chauncy Howard

    Death: Jan 10, 2016
    In the cold of a Pittsburgh January afternoon, the life of 25-year-old Chauncy Howard was brought to t ...Read More
    Shaquille Maynor death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Shaquille Maynor

    Death: Dec 14, 2015
    Shaquille Maynor, a 19-year-old from Pittsburgh, was killed in a double homicide on December 14, 201 0 ...Read More
    Tyrone Harris death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Tyrone Harris

    Death: Jun 22, 2015
    On a summer day in Pittsburgh, what began as a string of alarming events in the Knoxville neighborho h ...Read More