Allegheny County, PA – Detectives filed charges Wednesday in the shooting death of Brandon Dean after obtaining new evidence in the case.
Authorities identified an 18-year-old as the suspect following the recovery of DNA linking him to the homicide.
He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail after charges were approved.
Key Points
- Detectives charged an 18-year-old in the May 2024 shooting death of Brandon Dean
- DNA evidence recovered during the investigation connected the suspect to the case
- The suspect is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy and firearm possession by a minor
County Police said the arrest follows continued investigative work into the May 2 fatal shooting.
Detectives reported that the evidence recovered during the review included DNA tying Daemond Artemus to the incident.
Artemus is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy and possession of a firearm by a minor.
Investigators detail steps leading to arrest
Officials said the new evidence was developed as part of the ongoing examination of the case file.
Detectives conducted additional forensic analysis and reviewed material connected to the shooting scene.
The findings were presented for charging, leading to Wednesday’s action.
Suspect held pending proceedings
Artemus remains in the Allegheny County Jail following the filing of charges.
Authorities said the investigation continues as detectives evaluate remaining evidence and follow up on outstanding leads.
Police are asking anyone with information tied to the case to contact the Allegheny County Police Department.