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Arrest warrant issued for man wanted in fatal North Braddock shooting

Tony LaRussa
By Tony LaRussa
1 Min Read Aug. 22, 2022 | 3 years Ago
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Allegheny County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in North Braddock.

When police and paramedics responded to a shooting near the intersection of Jones and Baldridge avenues shortly after 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, they found Leonard S. Morris-Graham, 29, of Pittsburgh with gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen, according to authorities.

Morris-Graham was transported to the hospital, where he later died of his injuries.

County detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Jamir Washington-Morgan, 20, who has ties to the Braddock and Swissvale area, according to investigators.

Washington-Morgan is Black male, approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a large build.

Anyone with information about him is asked to call 911 or the Allegheny County Police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (255-8477). Callers can remain anonymous.

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Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.

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