Pittsburgh-area man's killing remains unsolved 6 years later

Victim's father pleads for justice in son's murder outside after-hours club

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Six years after Jason Lewis was shot and killed outside an after-hours club in Braddock, Pennsylvania, his father Rick Lewis is still seeking answers and justice. Detectives have identified between 12 and 20 witnesses, but no one has come forward to identify the shooter. Investigators believe the gunman knew Jason Lewis and was connected to a woman involved in an argument at the club that night.

Why it matters

This unsolved murder highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in getting witnesses to come forward, even in cases where multiple people may have information about the crime. The victim's father has been tireless in his pursuit of justice, raising awareness through billboards and vigils, but the killer remains at large.

The details

Jason Lewis, a 39-year-old husband, father, and grandfather, was shot multiple times and killed after leaving the Sahara Temple after-hours club in Braddock on February 16, 2020. Investigators believe the shooter was involved in an argument with a woman at the club earlier that night and then targeted Lewis as he was leaving.

  • Jason Lewis was killed on February 16, 2020.
  • It has been 6 years since the murder.

The players

Jason Lewis

The 39-year-old victim who was shot and killed outside an after-hours club in Braddock, Pennsylvania.

Rick Lewis

The father of Jason Lewis, who has been pleading for justice and information about his son's unsolved murder.

Allegheny County Police

The law enforcement agency investigating the murder of Jason Lewis, who say this is an active, ongoing investigation.

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What they’re saying

“It's a nightmare that you can't wake up from. You relive it every day. No pain in this world is like losing a child.”

— Rick Lewis, Father of victim (KDKA)

“This remains an active, ongoing investigation. As we've said before, this is a case where we know there are witnesses and people out there who know what happened and we need them to come forward.”

— Allegheny County Police (KDKA)

What’s next

Allegheny County police are continuing to investigate the case and are urging anyone with information about Jason Lewis's murder to come forward by calling the county police tip line.

The takeaway

This unsolved murder highlights the critical role witnesses can play in helping law enforcement solve violent crimes, even years later. The victim's father's relentless pursuit of justice serves as a poignant reminder of the human toll these unresolved cases can take on families seeking closure.