Shaquille Maynor, a 19-year-old from Pittsburgh, was killed in a double homicide on December 14, 2015, at the Homewood North apartment complex. The incident occurred just after midnight when the Pittsburgh police were notified by the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system that nine rounds had been fired at an apartment building on Brushton Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Maynor and another victim, 21-year-old Tajour Embry, both shot to death in a first-floor hallway of the building.
The shooting was one of multiple incidents of gunfire reported in the Homewood area that night, though police were unable to confirm whether these shootings were related.
The violence began with gunshots detected by ShotSpotter on nearby streets such as Bennett, Kelly, and Idlewild Streets earlier that evening, but no injuries were reported from these incidents. The shootings in the Homewood area were described as being among a surge of violent crimes taking place in Allegheny County that year, with police seeking leads from residents of the area, who have been urged to share any information they may have regarding the incidents. Unfortunately, as of now, there have been no arrests in connection with the case, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Neighbors in Homewood have expressed deep concern about the ongoing gun violence in their community, noting that the sounds of gunshots have sadly become a common occurrence. Residents described how dangerous it has become, prompting families to take precautions such as keeping their children away from doors and windows. Despite the numerous challenges, police continue their search for information that could lead to the identification of those responsible, appealing to the public for any assistance they can offer in solving these tragic killings.
