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Marshals arrest man wanted after Wilkes-Barre shooting

Johnson was arrested on Friday night in Miami, Florida.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man wanted for a shooting that killed two people and injured another in Wilkes-Barre is behind bars.

Jayshawn Johnson was picked up by U.S. Marshals last night in Miami, Florida.

According to police, the 21 year old pulled the trigger in January along South Main Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Damian Thomas and Maurice Chapman died at the scene. 

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A third victim, Al Quan Cade Jr., was seriously injured and lost sight in his left eye.

Investigators say video surveillance helped identify Johnson.

Johnson will be transported back to Luzerne County to face homicide and related charges. 

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