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Reward Offered for Information in City Man's Death Jan. 27

By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
February 23, 2018
Posted in: Crime and Police News

(Update: Correction appended.)

A reward is being offered in connection with the shooting death of a city man in January.

Craig Rhodes-Mitchell, 24, was found dead just after 10 p.m. Jan. 27 inside his apartment on the third floor of a building in the 1300 block of Centennial Street.*

Witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot, followed by someone running down the stairs, according to Allegheny County police. Police said Rhodes-Mitchell (above) had been shot in the head.

Anyone with information concerning this homicide case is asked to call Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers at (412) 255-TIPS. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals wanted for featured crimes. Callers may remain anonymous.

(Correction: This story incorrectly said the death occurred on Grandview. We apologize for the error.)

Originally published February 23, 2018.

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