Justin Mickens was 25 when he was killed in Pittsburgh on November 19, 2008. His death occurred during a year that police investigated 79 homicides in the city, a spike that made 2008 one of Pittsburgh’s bloodiest years since 1993.

The killing is presented as part of a broader surge in violence that affected multiple neighborhoods, with rising incidents involving firearms and young residents. Community members called for stronger interventions and crime prevention as officials grappled with safety and disparities across the city.

Who in Pittsburgh remembers Justin or has information about the circumstances of his death?