Dashawn Rankin

Murdered
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On June 25, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., 32-year-old Dashawn L. Rankin was fatally shot while riding his bicycle on Federal Street near West North Avenue in Pittsburgh's North Side. According to Pittsburgh police, Rankin had a brief verbal exchange with a man on foot before continuing to ride away. Moments later, the assailant followed Rankin, produced a firearm, and shot him once in the back. Emergency responders found Rankin in critical condition; he was transported to a local hospital, wher ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dashawn Rankin

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2023-06-25

    32

    Dashawn

    Rankin

    12/25/2024

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    Pittsburgh's North Side is really grappling with the effects of Dashawn Rankin's tragic murder. It's... ...Read More
    10/13/2024
    Just found myself thinking about the sheer terror that Dashawn must have felt in those moments on Fe... ...Read More
    10/11/2024
    I was thinking about how this case has really highlighted the issue of public safety, especially in ... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
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