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John Shick

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Mar 08, 2012

Victim Details

John Shick

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Pittsburgh

PA

2012-03-08

30

John

Shick

07/23/2026


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On March 8, 2012, John Shick, a 30-year-old diagnosed with schizophrenia, entered the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh and began a shooting spree. Armed with two loaded handguns, Shick shot six people, killing 25-year-old therapist Michael Schaab before being shot and killed by University of Pittsburgh police officers. The incident occurred in the Oakland neighborhood, and it took place shortly after Shick was told by UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center that he would no lon ...
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  • Western Psych shooter called gifted, troubled student
  • Court rules doctors not liable for 2012 Western Psych shooting spree
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