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Arrest made in fatal barbershop shooting, warrant issued for 2nd suspect

Javahn Devonte Griffin and Keith Payne (Photos Pittsburgh Bureau of Police)
Javahn Devonte Griffin and Keith Payne (Photos Pittsburgh Bureau of Police)

PITTSBURGH, PA – The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has made an arrest and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a second actor in connection with the fatal shooting of Lamar Thomas on July 25 in his barbershop on Stayton Street in Marshall-Shadeland.

Zone 2 Detectives arrested Javahn Devonte Griffin, 22 on July 29. An arrest warrant has been issued for Keith Payne,19. Both men are from the Hill District. According to the investigation, the homicide was the result of a robbery attempt.

They are both charged with criminal homicide, robbery and criminal conspiracy.

Lamar Thomas
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