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Wanted man on his way back to Wilkes-Barre

Gittens faces charges related to homicide and assault for a shooting in March 2020.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man wanted in a deadly shooting is on his way back to Wilkes-Barre.

Investigators believe Jeremy Gittens is the man who pulled the trigger nearly a year ago.

RELATED: UPDATE: Warrant issued in deadly Wilkes-Barre shooting

The shooting happened on Schuyler Street in Wilkes-Barre in March of last year.

Ryan McGovern from Plains Township died from his injuries.

A second person was wounded.

U.S. Marshals tracked Gittens down in New York City shortly after the shooting.

RELATED: Wilkes-Barre homicide suspect nabbed in New York

Gittens faces homicide, assault, and other charges in Wilkes-Barre.

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