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James Nelson

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Aug 03, 2014

Victim Details

James Nelson

March 28, 2022

Pittsburgh

PA

2014-08-03

33

James

Nelson

07/22/2026


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James Nelson, a 33-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, was fatally shot on August 3, 2014, in Stowe Township, a neighborhood located near Pittsburgh. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. on Pleasant Ridge Road. Police and emergency services responded promptly after receiving reports of a shooting in the area. Nelson was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.

Initial investigations indicated that the sho ...
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