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Janine F Whitaker

Death by Force
Case Description
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On June 4, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Janine F. Whitaker. The incident took place just after midnight on Plum Street in the Woodvale neighborhood. Whitaker sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's intensive care unit, where she succumbed to her injuries on June 6, 2024.

The shooting also claimed the life of 25-year-old Haneef White, who was pronounced dead at ...Read More
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  • WJAC: Coroner IDs second victim in deadly Woodvale shooting
  • The Tribune-Democrat: Cambria County coroner: Second victim in Woodvale shooting dies
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    Victim Details

    Janine F Whitaker

    Female

    Black / African American

    Johnstown

    PA

    2024-06-04

    41

    Janine

    F Whitaker

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the Johnstown case closely, and something has been on my mind r... ...Read More
    12/19/2024
    Has anyone else heard any updates about the minor who was injured during that awful incident on Plum... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
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