Second person charged in shooting death of a teenager in Wilkinsburg

WILKINSBURG, Pa. — A second person has been charged in the May shooting death of a teenager in Wilkinsburg.

A warrant for Daeshuan Eric Smith, 19, of Penn Hills was filed Thursday, charging him with homicide, conspiracy, and firearms violations.

Smith has not been apprehended.  He is described a black male, 5′09″ in height, 145 lbs. in weight and a slim build.  Smith is known to frequent the Penn Hills and Wilkinsburg areas.

The first suspect, Deontae Nalls 21, of Penn Hills, was arrested in June.

Both are charged in the May 23 shooting death of Darin Hodby, 17, on Vantine Street in Wilkinsburg.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

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