Eric Young

Murdered
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Eric Young, a 17-year-old high school student, was shot and killed on the morning of October 8, 2014, while on his way to school in Pittsburgh's Hill District. The incident occurred as Eric left his home on Morgan Street alongside his mother. He was shot three times at around 7:15 a.m. Despite efforts by his mother to revive him, Eric died in front of their house. Emergency services responded shortly after, but it was too late to save him.

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    Victim Details

    Eric Young

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2014-10-08

    17

    Eric

    Young

    10/29/2024

    1


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