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2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims

Mike Palm
By Mike Palm
2 Min Read Jan. 21, 2026 | 3 weeks ago
| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:03 a.m.
(AP)

A look at each of the homicides that have occurred in Allegheny County in 2026:

Jan. 13: John Jackson

John Jackson, 31, was found fatally shot with a gunshot wound to the head in Wilkinsburg. Jason “Flame” Moran, 41, was arrested March 2 has been charged with homicide.

Read more: Police investigate fatal shooting in Wilkinsburg

Jan. 14: Kruz Bailey-Baker

Kruz Bailey-Baker, 7, was shot in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood. Police said early information indicates Bailey-Baker and a 9-year-old boy were handling a firearm when it fired.

Read more: 7-year-old boy dies days after being shot in Pittsburgh

Jan. 20: Timmy Moran

Timmy Moran, 62, was fatally stabbed by his roommate in their Friendship home, according to Pittsburgh police. Eric Henderson, 44, has been arrested and faces criminal homicide charges.

Read more: Man fatally stabbed in Friendship hours after police responded to roommate dispute

Feb. 7: Lester Bridges

Lester Bridges, 83, of Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar was fatally stabbed by after breaking into a house, police said. WTAE reported that Bridges was in the early stages of dementia and had been reported missing.

Read more: Homeowner fatally stabs 83-year-old man who broke into Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar house, police say

Feb. 8: Charlee Martin

Charlee Martin, 26, of Greenfield was fatally shot, and her brother, Aaaron Martin, has been charged with criminal homicide.

Read more: Man charged with homicide after sister fatally shot in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood

Feb. 23: Ni’Dreyah Marshall

Ni’Dreyah Marshall, 17, of Wilkins Township, was fatally shot while people were smoking marijuana and drinking tequila, according to police. Rayohna Hexstall, 20, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Read more: Pitcairn woman playing with gun fatally shoots girl, 17, in her room, police say

March 2: Vaughan Leroy

The body of Vaughan Leroy was found under an 18-wheeler in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood. His brother-in-law, Steven Thomas, 52, of Statesboro, Ga., has been charged with criminal homicide.

Read more: Georgia man charged in connection to Carrick homicide

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