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Nykye Smith

Case from Pitcairn, PA dated Jan 02, 2023

Victim Details

Nykye Smith

Male

Black / African American

Pitcairn

PA

2023-01-02

20

Nykye

Smith

07/06/2026

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In the afternoon hours of January 2, 2023, tragedy struck in the small borough of Pitcairn, Pennsylvania. Nykye Smith, a 20-year-old male, was found shot in the head in the 400 block of Robinson Street. First responders arrived at the scene shortly after 4 p.m. to find Smith grievously wounded. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention but succumbed to his injuries a short time later and was pronounced dead.

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  • WPXI: Pitcairn man shot and killed Monday identified
  • Suspect arrested in fatal Pitcairn shooting - CBS Pittsburgh
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