On May 1, 2016, Isha Tyree, a 20-year-old woman, was shot and killed in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Divinity Street and Clayton Avenue. Isha was found inside a vehicle across from a vacant house, where another victim, Gerald Harris, a 19-year-old male, was also shot and killed. Both victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Isha was transported to Allegheny General Hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. The shooter reportedly fled on foot following the incident, and no arrests have been made so far.
Isha Tyree recorded a Snapchat video just minutes before the shooting, expressing that she felt uneasy due to several cars driving past her at high speeds. This sense of unease tragically foreshadowed the events that unfolded shortly after. The police have been investigating the case as part of the ongoing violent crime issue in Pittsburgh. The community is urged to assist in providing any information that could help bring the perpetrator to justice.
The violent event involving Isha Tyree and Gerald Harris highlights the broader gun violence problem in Pittsburgh, particularly in 2016, which saw an uptick in homicide rates. Both victims were part of a string of shootings that continued to burden the community throughout the year, as authorities struggled to bring closure to grieving families.
