On April 29, 2024, at about 11:30 p.m. Pittsburgh police found 18-year-old David Rivera on the sidewalk in front of a residence on Heckelman Street in the Troy Hill neighborhood with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers and medics provided immediate care, but Rivera was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter.

Earlier in 2024 Rivera had been identified in video of an attack on a homeless man, Dajuan Davis, in Market Square on February 23. That assault showed Rivera and others repeatedly punching and kicking the victim; Rivera was later charged with aggravated assault and had a preliminary hearing set for May 6, 2024.

As of December 24, 2024 the homicide investigation into Rivera’s death remains active. No arrests have been announced and authorities have not publicly identified suspects; detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Rivera or has information about the April 29 shooting, please contact the Violent Crime Unit.