Montgomery police make arrest in fatal shooting

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police have announced an arrest in a fatal shooting.

They say 34-year-old Roderick Purvis is charged with murder in the shooting death of 39-year-old Kevin Pettus of Montgomery.

Pettus was found shot to death on Friday, March 27, at about 8:30PM in the 900 block of Union Street. Police say they arrested Purvis within minutes of the shooting.

Police are still looking for information in their investigation. If you can help, call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.

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