Monroeville, Pennsylvania – An 18-year-old woman, Joselyn Thomas, was found shot to death in a Monroeville apartment building on Wednesday. The Allegheny County Police reported that Thomas was first reported missing to the North Versailles Police just before 1:30 p.m.
Officers, who were actively searching for her, received notification just hours later that she had been found deceased inside the Cambridge Square Apartments. According to investigators, 18-year-old Albert Williams III has been identified as the person responsible for her death. Court records indicate that Williams faces charges of criminal homicide, firearms violations, and evidence tampering. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for later this month.
The tragic news of Joselyn’s passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences on social media. Tracey Gutta posted, "Sorry for your loss," while Angela Perkins Smith expressed, "Rest Peacefully Joselyn. Watch over the family." Valerie Leverett added, "Prayers for friends and family," and Kimberly White shared, "My condolences and prayers." Jill Regina Hall Charles questioned the nature of the crime, writing, "Killing a young woman at the age of 18. What kind of person can do this?"
As the community mourns the loss of Joselyn Thomas, the details of her funeral arrangements remain forthcoming.