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All charges dropped against suspect connected to death of Kristin Barfield

May 25, 2022 / 5:25 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

All charges dropped agianst suspect in Washington County death

WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) - The Washington County District Attorney has dropped all charges against a man wanted in connection with a woman's death.

Javarr Thomas was accused of driving the car involved in the drive-by that killed Kristin Barfield.

In a statement provided to KDKA, District Attorney Jason Walsh said based on the evidence, his office opted to withdraw the charges.

Walsh said others could be charged as the investigation continues.

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