North Braddock Man Arrested in Connection with Wilkinsburg Homicide

WILKINSBURG, PA – Allegheny County Police have arrested Isaiah Thornton, 34, of North Braddock, in relation to a homicide that occurred on Franklin Avenue. The incident took place on May 27, 2023,…

Stray Bullet Critically Injures 65-Year-Old Woman in Wilkinsburg Shooting

WILKINSBURG, PA – A 65-year-old woman was critically injured after being shot in the lower back while seated in her vehicle, becoming an unintended victim in a shooting incident. The Allegheny County…

Investigation Underway After Fire Breaks Out in Wilkinsburg Residential Building

WILKINSBURG, PA – A fire broke out early in the morning in a three-unit building located in the 1300 block of Wood Street, Wilkinsburg. At approximately 3:03 a.m., Wilkinsburg Police observed smoke…

Wilkinsburg man arrested for 2022 assault against woman

PITTSBURGH, PA – Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced yesterday the arrest of 33-year-old Laron Robinson, a Wilkinsburg man with a history of violence against women. Robinson was wanted for a…

Wilkinsburg Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Crack Cocaine, Gun and Ammunition

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics and firearm laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced…

Wilkinsburg Man, 21, Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Drugs and Firearms

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to34 months in prison for violating federal drug trafficking and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced…

Early Morning Shooting in Wilkinsburg Leaves One Dead

WILKINSBURG, PA – One person was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Wilkinsburg. According to police, officers responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 7200 block of Kelly Street around 3:20…

Man Shot in Wilkinsburg Saturday Morning

WILKINSBURG, PA – A man was shot at and struck in the leg Saturday morning in Wilkinsburg at around 4:30 am. Police have released few details in the shooting so far. The…

22-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times in Wilkinsburg

WILKINSBURG, PA – A 22-year-old male was found shot multiple times Sunday evening and is in critical condition. At approximately 5:53 pm County 9-1-1 was notified of a shooting in the 1300…

16-year-old Charged for Robbery, Homicide in Wilkinsburg Shooting

WILKINSBURG, PA – A 16-year-old is in custody after being charged for a homicide committed on Sunday. “At approximately 9:27 p.m. on May 1, 2022, County 9-1-1 was notified of shots fired…

Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Wilkinsburg

WILKINSBURG, PA – An adult male was shot and killed on Sunday in Wilkinsburg, the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit reported Monday. At approximately 9:27 pm, county 9-1-1 was notified of…

Wilkinsburg Gunshot Victim in Critical Condition, Police

WILKINSBURG, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in Wilkinsburg. “At approximately 2:45 pm on April 26, 2022, County 9-1-1 was notified of a…

Wilkinsburg Teen Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Unlawfully Acquire Guns

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 15 months’ imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy to commit…

Three Shot, Two Dead in Wilkinsburg Shooting

WILKINSBURG, PA – Two men were found shot dead in a home, and a third victim was taken to an area hospital after being shot in the buttocks, police said today. The…

Wilkinsburg Man Charged with Stealing Mail in Oakland and Shadyside

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of theft of mail matter, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced…

Wilkinsburg Police Make Arrest in Shooting of 54 Year-Old Man

WILKINSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA – On December 6, 2021, Wilkinsburg Police were dispatched to the 700 block ofWood Street for a male shot inside an apartment. When officers arrived, they discovered a 54-year-oldmale victim…

Wilkinsburg Teen Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Acquire Firearms

PITTSBURGH – PA — A resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, United States Attorney Cindy K.…

Wilkinsburg Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing a Loaded Handgun

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Wilkinsburg has been sentenced in federal court to 21 months imprisonment with 2 years’ supervised release on his conviction of possession of a firearm and ammunition…

Wilkinsburg Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to two years (24 months) in prison and four years of supervised release for violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United…

Lawrenceville Man Charged with Setting Fire to Wilkinsburg Duplex

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of Malicious Destruction of Property, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady, announced…

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