Kevin McKinzie, 16, a Black male from Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood, was shot and killed just after 1 a.m. on July 6, 2025, in the city’s Middle Hill/Terrace Village area. Officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert on the 300 block of Addison Street found him with multiple gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and right arm. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but medics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Pittsburgh Police’s Violent Crime Unit and the Mobile Crime Unit processed the scene; detectives canvassed the area and said they were reviewing available video footage. Neighbors reported rapid gunfire and ShotSpotter recorded roughly 11 rounds. Friends and community members held vigils and posted memorial messages online; funeral notices confirmed his identity and date of death. As of the initial reporting days after the incident, no arrests had been announced and police had not publicly identified any suspects. Detectives asked for tips and surveillance leads to determine who shot Kevin McKinzie and why.

If anyone knew Kevin, saw activity on Addison Street that night, or has surveillance footage, please share what might help the investigation.