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Murder Suspect Demetrious Andre Newell

Murder Suspect Demetrious Andre Newell

Auburn homicide suspect turns self in

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) - An arrest has been made in a Sunday night homicide in Auburn.

On Wednesday the Auburn Police Division arrested Demetrious Andre Newell Jr, 25, of Cusseta on a warrant charging him with murder.

Demetrious Andre Newell is accused of shooting Anthony Jamal Davis. The shooting happened at an apartment complex in the 500 block of Foster Street on Sunday night.

Further investigation into the homicide resulted in Newell being developed as a suspect and subsequently identified as being responsible for shooting Davis after an altercation, causing his death. Detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest and he surrendered himself to officers at the Auburn Police Division. Newell was transported to the Lee County Jail where he remains in custody on a $150,000 bond.

This case remains under investigation by Auburn Police and anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at the 24 hour non-emergency number 334-501-3100, Detective Section 334-501-3140 or the anonymous tip line at 334-246-1391.