Pittsburgh, PA - The United States Marshals Western
Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force (WPAFTF) arrested homicide suspect Paul “Los”
Sanders Jr. at approximately 10:40 am this morning at a residence in
Wilmerding. Sanders, age 20, was charged by the Allegheny County Police on
January 10, 2014 with Criminal Homicide, Robbery and Conspiracy for his role in
the shooting death of Imani Porter in a restaurant parking lot at the
Waterfront entertainment complex in Munhall. Sanders was also wanted pursuant
to an Allegheny County probation violation arrest warrant issued on the same
date for the underlying offense of Possession of a Firearm.
The investigation was referred to the U.S. Marshals WPAFTF
on January 14, 2014 and was immediately prioritized by task force
investigators. Preliminary information indicated Sanders last resided in
Wilkinsburg and was known to frequent the Braddock area. Through investigation,
WPAFTF members developed critical information which led to his apprehension
this morning. Sanders was arrested without incident on the second floor of an
apartment in the 300 block of Caldwell Avenue in Wilmerding. Subsequent to his
arrest, task force members recovered a quantity of crack cocaine, two digital
scales and two cell phones. Additional charges will be filed relative to the
narcotics violation. Following his arrest, Sanders was turned over to the
custody of Allegheny County Homicide Detectives by task force investigators.
The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force is comprised of
officers from the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Board of Probation
and Parole, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Allegheny County Sheriffs, and
Westmoreland County Sheriff’s. These agencies, along with the United States
Attorney’s Office, are participating members of the U.S. Marshals Western
Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force (WPAFTF).
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