Prichard police have taken a man into custody in connection with a homicide that happened over the summer, according to an announcement from a city spokesperson.
The case dates to the afternoon of July 28, when officers were sent to the 900 block of Marengo Drive around 4:30 p.m. after reports that a person had been shot. When they arrived, officers located a man who had been struck by gunfire once. He was identified as 37-year-old Demarcus Benjamin of Prichard.
First responders determined Benjamin had died before he could be taken for medical care.
Details of the Arrest Remain Limited
Authorities have not yet said what role the man taken into custody is alleged to have played in the shooting or what charges he will face. The department has also not released his name pending formal charges.
The announcement came nearly two months after the killing, and investigators have not described what led them to the suspect. Additional information is expected once prosecutors review the case.
Anyone With Information
Police typically ask anyone with knowledge of a case like this one to contact the Prichard Police Department or Mobile County Crime Stoppers, where tips can be left anonymously.