Jomo Griffin

Murdered

On July 29, 2008, 29-year-old Jomo Griffin, known by the nickname "Jungl," was shot and killed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred during a period when the city was facing high rates of firearm-related homicides, a trend that affected young African American males significantly more than other groups. Like many victims in Pittsburgh during this time, Griffin’s death highlights the ongoing issues of gun violence that plagued the city and Allegheny County.

Between 2000 and ...Read More