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Pittsburgh Police Zone 5 Officers Arrest Suspect Wanted for Homicide in Wilkinsburg

Date: December 2, 2021
Incident Type: Suspect Arrest
Location: Homewood North
Summary:

At 7:15 a.m. on December 2, 2021, officers in Zone 5 responded to a tip regarding a suspect in a Wilkinsburg homicide that occurred on November 25, 2021.

Multiple Zone 5 units responded to the area of Brushton and Frankstown Avenues in Homewood North and found 52-year-old George Booker. Officers arrested him without incident.

Booker was taken to Allegheny County Jail for arraignment.

Allegheny County Police are handling the investigation.


Reporting PIO:
Amanda Mueller

2021-12-02
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov


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