Fugitive

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-