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Janell Ross

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Mar 25, 2023

Victim Details

Janell Ross

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2023-03-25

47

Janell

Ross

07/01/2026

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On March 25, 2023, Janell Ross, 47, was tragically killed in a shooting incident in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood. The incident occurred just before midnight near Denise and Earl's Bar on Frankstown Avenue, where a ShotSpotter alert detected 15 rounds fired. Upon arrival, police found Ross and another victim, 46-year-old Damion "Day Day" Nance, both pronounced dead at the scene.

Janell Ross, affectionately known as "Nelly," was remembered by friends and family as a joyful and inno ...
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  • TribLIVE.com: Medical examiner IDs victims of Homewood shooting
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Janell Ross and Damion Nance? It’s truly devastating ho... ...Read More
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