ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police make arrest in death of Alabama State University student

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police have charged a man with murder in the death of an Alabama State University student.

Police have charged 22-year-old Jalil Bivens of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in the death of 20-year-old Ava Walters.

Yesterday at 10:54AM, police were called to the 1600 block of Interstate Park Drive in reference to a deceased person. Upon arrival, officers found Walters’ body.

As Action 8 News has reported, ASU officials have released a statement, saying their thoughts and prayers are with Walters’ family and those who knew her.

Police say the circumstances remain under investigation, and no additional information is available.