David Davis

Murdered

The homicide of David Davis, an 18-year-old from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, occurred on December 1, 2007. This incident took place in a context where Pittsburgh, and more broadly Allegheny County, has grappled with persistently high rates of violent crime. Throughout the late 2000s, Pittsburgh averaged approximately 40 homicides per year, which represented a decrease from earlier peaks, but still indicated an ongoing struggle with urban violence.

The city’s homicide rates have often be ...Read More

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