Georgia police make arrest in June death

West Point police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a June murder.

Trent Murphy of West Point surrendered and was arrested about 7 a.m. at an apartment complex in Valley, Ala., spokeswoman Michelle Meadows-Davidson said in a statement.

He’s wanted in connection with the June 13 death of Reggie Pearson, police said.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to cpntact police at 706-645-3525 or 706-645-3548 or Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.

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