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Allegheny County Police Arrest Fugotove Wanted for Homicide
Allegheny County Police Arrest Homicide Suspect
**PITTSBURGH, PA** – Allegheny County Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide that occurred in Wilkinsburg.
On June 22 at 7:48 PM, a shooting was reported in the 400 block of Ross Avenue. Responders found Desmond Lane, 26, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit was called to investigate the incident.
Detectives identified 24-year-old Amir Johnson as the suspect in the case. A warrant was issued for his arrest following the investigation.
On Thursday evening, the Allegheny County Police Department’s SWAT team took Johnson into custody in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood. Johnson faces charges including homicide, robbery, and carrying a firearm without a license. He will be held at Allegheny County Jail until a preliminary arraignment.
Allegheny County Police Charge Man with homicide and other charges
Allegheny County Police Charge Man with Multiple Offenses
**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Allegheny County Police have charged Curtis Horne-Baker, 34, in relation to a recent incident. Authorities apprehended Horne-Baker in Wilkinsburg without any reported complications.
He faces several charges, including homicide and burglary. Additionally, charges have been filed against Horne-Baker for illegal possession of a firearm.
Police released these updates to inform the public about the case’s progress. The Allegheny County Police Department continues their investigations into the matter.
The department shared photos related to the case on their Facebook page. These efforts aim to keep the public involved and informed.
Allegheny County Police Seek Fugitive Wanted for Shooting
Allegheny County Police Seek Suspect in Detective Shooting
**Pittsburgh, PA –** Allegheny County Police are actively searching for a Wilkinsburg man, Darrell Barham, who is charged with firing shots at Pittsburgh Police detectives.
On Tuesday, at approximately 5:30 a.m., two detectives were investigating Barham, 40, in the 100 block of Newfield Drive, Penn Hills. During the surveillance, Barham observed the detectives and began following them as they left in an unmarked vehicle. While traveling on Hulton Road near Iowa Street, detectives reported hearing gunfire and seeing muzzle flashes from Barham’s vehicle.
The Allegheny County Police General Investigations Unit was called to investigate further. They confirmed Barham’s involvement and charged him with aggravated assault, illegal possession of a firearm, and recklessly endangering another person.
Barham has been described as 5’ 11” tall and approximately 210 pounds, and he is currently on federal probation. The public is advised not to approach him and instead contact emergency services at 9-1-1. Information on Barham’s whereabouts can be reported anonymously to the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-
