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Tanika Paul

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Jun 13, 2023

Victim Details

Tanika Paul

Male

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2023-06-13

29

Tanika

Paul

06/29/2026

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On the evening of June 13, 2023, a tragic shooting occurred in Pittsburgh's West Oakland neighborhood, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Tanika L. Paul. The incident took place around 9:30 p.m. on the 2500 block of Allequippa Street, near Carlow University. Police responded to two separate ShotSpotter alerts indicating a total of nine shots fired in the area.

Upon arrival, officers discovered two female victims at the scene. Ms. Paul was found in critical condition and was immediat ...
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  • 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting on Allequippa Street in West Oakland
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    I've been thinking a lot about the ShotSpotter alerts that led the police to Tanika Paul and the oth... ...Read More
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    I've been following the news around the tragic events in West Oakland, and my heart... ...Read More
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