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Matthew Vearnon

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Aug 23, 2015

Victim Details

Matthew Vearnon

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2015-08-23

2015-08-23

31

Matthew

Vearnon

06/21/2026


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In the early morning hours of a Sunday in late August 2015, the Perry South neighborhood of Pittsburgh was shattered by a fatal burst of gunfire. Matthew Vearnon, a 31-year-old male, was killed in the violent exchange that unfolded on his own street. The incident began just before 1:30 a.m. on the 200 block of Chester Avenue when a trio of armed men allegedly attempted to force their way into a residence.

Alerted to the commotion, Vearnon stepped out of his home and confronted the group. ...
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  • Man shot, killed during attempted home break-in in Perry South - WPXI
  • 91 of 114 homicides Black lives...2015 deadliest year since 2008
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