James Johnson

Murdered
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James Johnson, age 29, was killed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 1, 2012. His homicide was one of many violent incidents that occurred in the city that year, which saw a significant number of homicides and non-fatal shootings. During this period, young African American men were disproportionately represented as victims in the Pittsburgh area, mirroring broader national trends regarding gun violence and youth victimization.

Johnson's death adds to the troubling statistics regarding h ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Johnson

    March 28, 2022

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2012-05-01

    29

    James

    Johnson

    10/30/2024


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