Crime & Safety

Juvenile Arrested in Swissvale Murder

A Swissvale boy is charged with a recent murder that occurred on Westmoreland Avenue.

Allegheny County Police arrested a 16-year-old boy who is now charged with a murder that took place on

said the boy is being held at the Allegheny County Shuman Detention Center. He was arrested March 29.

Because the suspect is a juvenile, his name is not being released.

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Charles Wooding, 22, of Swissvale collapsed in the street after being shot at 7705 Westmoreland Ave. He died shortly after being taken to the hospital.


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