Odell Brown

Murdered

On June 13, 2012, Odell Brown, a 19-year-old from East Liberty, Pittsburgh, was fatally shot in the chest during a standoff that lasted roughly 90 minutes. The incident unfolded when Brown, visibly distraught, was seen walking down North Euclid Street while brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. Authorities were alerted, and the area was soon surrounded by police and SWAT officers. According to reports, the situation may have been triggered by personal troubles, as Brown had recently experie ...Read More

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