Crime & Safety

County Police Searching For Homicide Suspect

Anthony Morgan, 36, knows he's wanted and is believed to be in hiding, police said.

Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit are looking for 36-year-old Anthony Morgan in connection with a slaying more than six years ago.

Morgan is accused in the stabbing death of Deon Samuel Thomas at his residence in Mount Oliver in September 2004.

Police described Morgan as a white male, standing 5-foot-9 and weighing approximately 220 pounds.

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Police said Morgan is aware that a warrant for his arrest has been issued, and he is currently in hiding.

He is a known drug abuser, police said, and is also known to run from police.

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Police said he may be in the Homestead or South Side areas.

Anyone with information on Morgan’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Allegheny County Police at 412-473-3000.


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