Pittsburgh Murder Suspect Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Winston-Salem, NC

Greensboro, NC – On November 9, 2015 around 2:50 pm, Deshawn Lamar Hall, a 23 year old male, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force (JFTF) with the assistance of the Winston-Salem Police Department Canine Unit. Hall was wanted for an outstanding warrant for Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Robbery (2 counts), Criminal Conspiracy (3 counts), Possession with the Intent to Deliver Heroin, and Possession of Heroin.

On August 19, 2015, the Pittsburgh Police Department conducted a Homicide Investigation into the death of Dersean Vispo-Alberty that occurred at a home on Flatrock Street, in Pittsburgh PA. It is alleged that Deshawn Hall chased the victim, Dersean Vispo-Alberty out of a house and then shot him while the victim’s hands were up. The police responded shortly after the incident and Dersean Vispo-Alberty was found shot in the shoulder and numerous times in the legs. The victim was transported to the local hospital and Deshawn Hall had fled the crime scene and his whereabouts were unknown. Hall was charged with the death of Mr. Desean Vispo-Alberty along with related charges that stemmed from the shooting incident.

On November 9, 2015, the JFTF conducted surveillance at 370 Janet Ave, Winston-Salem NC. Information was developed that Hall was inside. Members of JFTF and the Winston-Salem Police Department Canine Unit responded to the above listed address and surrounded the residence. An unknown subject exited the residence and confirmed that Hall was inside. After the JFTF approached the front door, Hall exited with his hands up. Hall was taken into custody without incident. Hall was then transported to the Forsyth County Detention Center to be processed and was held under no bond allowed awaiting extradition.

The U.S. Marshals Joint Fugitive Task Force for the Middle District of North Carolina is comprised of investigators from the U.S. Marshals Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Chapel Hill Police Department, Durham Police Department, Greensboro Police Department, High Point Police Department, Winston-Salem Police Department, Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Department of Community Corrections – Probation & Parole.