Shateecha Roach, a 27-year-old woman from Pittsburgh, was fatally shot in the early hours of January 1, 2012, during a shooting incident at Club Fever, a nightclub in the Strip District. The incident occurred shortly after a New Year's Eve celebration, when gunfire erupted inside the club. Roach was struck in the neck and chest as she was leaving the club to get into her car, and she was transported to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The shooting also wounded three other men, one of whom was critically injured.
The tragic shooting happened during a chaotic scene, with a fight breaking out and escalating into gunfire. Two of the men were shot inside the club, while another was grazed by a bullet outside. Authorities are still investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made, and it remains unclear if Roach was specifically targeted or if she was an innocent bystander. She had attended the New Year's event with her sister and worked with disabled children in Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Club Fever, the venue where the shooting took place, was closed down soon after the incident following pressure from the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office. The club had a troubled history, with multiple previous names and ongoing issues with violations. Despite having significant security measures in place, including nine off-duty constables and handheld metal detectors, the club's owner expressed shock that a firearm was brought inside. The tragedy led to scrutiny over the safety practices of the establishment and the broader challenges of nightclub violence in Pittsburgh during that time. Authorities continue to seek witnesses and information from those who were present on the night of the shooting to help solve the case.
