Police asking for help in unsolved Wilkinsburg homicide

WILKINSBURG — Allegheny County police are asking for help in an unsolved homicide in Wilkinsburg.

Wilkinsburg police responded to a shots fired call on Swissvale Avenue around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 25.

Investigators said Tarue Johnson, 22, was found shot several times in the head inside a home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said a witness saw a heavy-set man dressed in all black and wearing a mask force his way into the victim’s home just before the shooting.

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A motive hasn’t been determined, police said.

Investigators said they want to speak with witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered in the case.

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