Dennis Dooley

Murdered

On December 12, 2009, Dennis Dooley, a 24-year-old resident of the Hill District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot. Dooley’s death was part of a broader pattern of violence affecting Pittsburgh that year, with a notable rise in homicides throughout the city. He was among the 87 recorded homicides in Pittsburgh in 2009, which highlighted the ongoing issue of violence in the city, especially affecting young African American males. The Hill District, where Dennis lived, is one of the ...Read More

62 of 87 homicides Black lives...2009 lower than previous year

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