Harold Young

Murdered
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Harold Young, a 17-year-old from Pittsburgh's Hill District, was tragically murdered on August 25, 2012. Harold, also known as "Lil Butter," was shot while in his neighborhood, adding to a particularly deadly month in Pittsburgh, which saw a spike in homicides. His death was one of many in August, contributing to the rising number of young Black men lost to violence in the city.

Despite an ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with Harold's murder. Authorities c ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Harold Young

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2012-08-25

    17

    Harold

    Young

    10/30/2024


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