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Eric Young

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Oct 08, 2014

Victim Details

Eric Young

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2014-10-08

2014-10-08

17

Eric

Young

07/02/2026

1


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On the morning of October 8, 2014, in Pittsburgh's Hill District, 17-year-old Eric Young was shot and killed as he was leaving his home on Morgan Street to go to school. The shooting occurred at approximately 7 a.m. in the presence of his mother, who was waiting to give him a ride. She tragically witnessed the event and attempted to revive her son at the scene. Young, a Black male, was a senior at Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12, also known as University Prep. He was described by school staff as a pop ...
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  • Court says slain teen was 'in jeopardy;' - WTAE
  • Three Black city teens dead in four days | New Pittsburgh Courier
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