On January 6, 2023, at approximately 4:35 p.m., authorities responded to a welfare check at an apartment in the 500 block of Broadway Boulevard in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania. A concerned family member, unable to reach the occupants, had forced entry into the residence and discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Jade Shatara Baker-Wright and 21-year-old Andre Johnson, both residents of Pitcairn.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office later determined that Baker-Wright's death was a homicide, resulting from multiple gunshot wounds, while Johnson's death was ruled a suicide. Reports indicate that Baker-Wright had recently moved into the apartment, and Johnson was identified as her boyfriend.
Investigators from the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit conducted a thorough examination of the scene. Given the circumstances and the medical examiner's findings, no arrests were made, and no suspects were sought in connection with the incident. Authorities have encouraged anyone with additional information to contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
In the wake of this tragic event, family and friends mourned the loss of both individuals. Baker-Wright's obituary noted her passing on January 6, 2023, at the age of 20, and provided details for visitation and funeral services held later that month. The community was left in shock, grappling with the sudden and heartbreaking nature of the incident.
