Suspect wanted in shooting death of New Castle man

A suspect has been named and now the man is now wanted for the Tuesday evening shooting of a New Castle man.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the homicide of Lamar Johnson of New Castle.

Johnson was found deceased outside a home on the 300 block of Grandview Avenue in Union Township shorty before 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Police say the investigation revealed that Johnson was shot and killed by Markeace Devant-Perkins, 25, of New Castle. 

The Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office approved an arrest warrant for Perkins. 

Charges filed against Perkins include criminal homicide, persons not to possess or use firearms, and prohibited offensive weapons. 

Police say Perkins was transported from the scene by Khyana Johnson, 33, of New Castle. 

No charges have been filed against Johnson but she is wanted for questioning in regards to the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or know the whereabouts of Perkins or Johnson are asked to contact the New Castle State Police Station at 724-598-2211 or anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll-Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online.

All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing persons.

There is a city-wide prayer vigil planned for Johnson at 6 p.m on Friday, Feb. 19 at Ebenezer Church of God in New Castle.

The church is asking the public to JOIN THE FAMILY OF LAMAR "MAR MAR" JOHNSOn there.