Suspect in Pittsburgh homicide found dead in Brewerytown section of Philadelphia

Friday, June 10, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man being sought for the death of his wife in Pittsburgh, Pa. was found dead in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia on Friday.

It all began on June 7 when a missing person investigation was launched for Sharay Newsom.
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She was found dead the next day in her Pittsburgh home.

Investigators say her husband, John Newsom, was identified as a suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

The U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia confirmed a location for John Newsom but, as they approached the residence on N. Dover Street, they hear three shots.


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The Marshals retreated and the Philadelphia police SWAT team was called.

SWAT officers entered the home and found him dead.



No injuries to police were reported.
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