Antwon Rose II was a 17-year-old African-American who was fatally shot in East Pittsburgh on June 19, 2018, by East Pittsburgh Police Department officer Michael Rosfeld after being suspected of attempted murder by participating in a drive-by shooting. According to the police report, Rose had an empty handgun magazine in his pocket and gunshot residue on his hand. Allegheny County medical examiner Daniel Wolfe said the residue was likely the result of Rose firing a gun. He was transported to UPMC McKeesport, where he was later declared deceased.
Antwon Rose II is fatally shot in East Pittsburgh by East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld after being involved in a near-fatal drive-by shooting.
On June 19, in the year 2018, Antwon Rose II is fatally shot in East Pittsburgh by East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld after being involved in a near-fatal drive-by shooting. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of June 19, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on June 19, 2018 (AD era).
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