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

Michael Watson

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Mar 05, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Watson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2016-03-05

2016-03-05

53

Michael

Watson

06/28/2026

1


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On the evening of March 5, 2016, a single act of violence irrevocably altered the lives of a Pittsburgh family and left a community searching for answers. Michael Watson, a 52-year-old Black man, was walking home when he was fatally shot in the 600 block of Chautauqua Street in the Perry South neighborhood. The incident, which occurred around 8 p.m., prompted a swift response from law enforcement, who found Watson critically wounded. He was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital, but tragically, h ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Michael Watson, 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 (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Family, friends want answers 1 year after man gunned down - WPXI
  • Man killed in Perry South shooting identified - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 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 (2)

    Has anyone else been following the investigation into Michael Watson's murder in East Hills? It’s ... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    Does anyone else feel incredibly frustrated about the lack of progress in Michael Watson's case? His... ...Read More
    12/26/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Michael Watson

    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

    Darrian Davis death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Darrian Davis

    Death: Jul 01, 2022
    On a summer night in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood, the life of 18-year-old Darrian Davis was s ...Read More
    Dersean Alberty-Brown death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Dersean Alberty-Brown

    Death: Aug 19, 2015
    On a summer evening in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood, the life of 22-year-old Dersean Alberty t ...Read More
    Emanuel Deshawn Johnson death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Emanuel Deshawn Johnson

    Death: Nov 22, 2020
    On a Sunday evening in November 2020, Emanuel Deshawn Johnson, a 35-year-old Black male from Pittsbu b ...Read More
    Isaiah Paillett death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Isaiah Paillett

    Death: Jun 10, 2022
    Isaiah Paillett, a 47-year-old male from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically died on June 10, 2022, after bei e ...Read More
    Thomas Johnson Jr. death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Thomas Johnson Jr.

    Death: Jul 03, 2015
    In the late hours of a Monday in May, the community of Mon View Heights in West Mifflin was shattere r ...Read More
    Terrance James Ray Allen death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Terrance James Ray Allen

    Death: Jan 12, 2024
    In the early evening of January 12, 2024, the quiet of a street in Pittsburgh's Larimer neighborhood o ...Read More
    Cedric Mack death by force case in Pittsburgh, PA

    Cedric Mack

    Death: Dec 18, 2019
    Cedric L. Mack, a 41-year-old man from Duquesne, tragically lost his life on December 18, 2019, in P ...Read More