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William Timothy Rickert

Case from Erie, PA dated May 13, 2023

Victim Details

William Timothy Rickert

Male

Black / African American

Erie

PA

2023-05-13

24

William

Timothy Rickert

07/08/2026

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On the night of May 13, 2023, 24-year-old William Timothy "Jron" Rickert was fatally shot in a residence on the 1100 block of East 26th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. At the time of the incident, Rickert and several individuals were in the basement of the home, engaged in recording music. During this session, 31-year-old Graham Kelly, who was handling a firearm, accidentally discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to Rickert's head. Rickert was immediately transported to a local hospi ...
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  • Obituary for William Timothy “Jron” Rickert at Pitts Funeral Home of Erie
  • WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com: Victim of fatal City of Erie shooting identified
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    I was incredibly moved by the recent "Take Back the Site" vigil for Jron. As someone who's lived in ... ...Read More
    07/24/2024
    I heard about the recent gathering held at the site where William "Jron" Rickert lost his life, and ... ...Read More
    02/24/2024
    I can't help but think about the importance of community healing in situations like what happened to... ...Read More
    05/18/2023
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