Robert Barnes

Murdered
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Robert Barnes, a 20-year-old man, was tragically murdered on July 19, 2008, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Barnes was part of a broader wave of violence in Pittsburgh during the late 2000s that disproportionately impacted young African American men. His death occurred amidst an environment where gun violence was particularly prevalent, with over 80% of homicides during that time in Pittsburgh involving firearms. This trend reflected the broader issues of violence within the city, where young Black ...Read More
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    Robert Barnes

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2008-07-19

    20

    Robert

    Barnes

    10/31/2024


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    02/25/2023
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