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Anthony Johnson Jr.
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny
Date of birth: September 2, 1976
Date of death: March 10, 2008
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Race: African American/Black
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: March
LEA: Pittsburgh Police Department - Homicide
Case Description
On March 10, 2008, Anthony Johnson Jr., 31, was found shot outside 33 Pride Street, not far from the emergency room of UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Security personnel at Mercy told police they found Mr. Johnson on Pride Street between Forbes Avenue and Locust Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:27 P.M. Homicide detectives said Anthony Johnson was the target of a shooting reported at 10:06 p.m. in the 1500 block of Fifth Avenue. Anthony Johnson's homicide remains unsolved. Anthony's family continues to seek justice and fight for justice in his case.
Anyone with information concerning Anthony Johnson's murder is asked to call Pittsburgh Homicide Unit at (412) 323-7161. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at (800) 472-8477.
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