Almost a month after the senseless shooting deaths of 1-year-old Marcus White Jr., who was killed at an East Hills community picnic with his aunts; 16-year-old Delasia Detrieuille, who was killed in a housing complex when confronting two boys who allegedly had robbed her of a gun she was trying to sell earlier in the day; and John Haas, a jitney driver who was killed while picking up a charge in a McKeesport housing complex because his vehicle was mistaken for a rival gang member’s, the community will come together to take a stand against the acceptance of senseless violence in their neighborhoods at Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth Stop the Violence & Community Awareness Event on June 29 at Stage AE from 1-4 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Mike Adams (76) and guard David DeCastro (66) during practice May 30, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

by Joe Mandak

Associated Press Writer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in northern Florida have joined the search for a third suspect in the attempted carjacking and stabbing of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mike Adams this month.

Columbia County deputies began searching Tuesday for Jerrell Whitlock, of Pittsburgh, according to Sgt. Edward Seifert, spokesman for the department based in Lake City, Fla.

"There is some intelligence that may put him in our area," Seifert said, declining to be more specific.

Soiree
    JUNE 14—The Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh will host its Commit to Care Soiree at 9 p.m. at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. This event is to raise awareness of the importance of service to youth and challenge attendees to dedicate time to a child. Proceeds from the event will benefit the ULYP’s “Bridging the Gap” mentoring program. For more information, call Marisa Bartley at 724-307-8597 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

MOVER AND SHAKER - Justin Strong at Ava's Brazillian Carnival in 2012

On June 10, Justin Strong, owner of AVA Bar & Lounge, announced he would be closing the second of his two venues, originally housed side by side near the corner of South Highland Ave. and East Liberty Blvd. His first venue, Shadow Lounge, was a staple of East Liberty for more than a decade before it closed this March.