Desmond William Lane

Murdered
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On June 22, 2024, at approximately 7:48 p.m., 26-year-old Desmond William Lane was fatally shot in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. The incident occurred on the 400 block of Ross Avenue, where first responders found Lane suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following an extensive investigation, authorities arrested 24-year-old Amir Johnson of Pittsburgh on November 22, 2024. Johnson was charged with criminal homicide and robbery ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Desmond William Lane

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2024-06-22

    26

    Desmond

    William Lane

    12/25/2024

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