Suspect arrested, victim identified in connection with fatal Franklin shooting
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) -Franklin police arrested a suspect and have identified a victim in the fatal shooting that took place early Saturday morning.
Officers say they arrested Elijah M. Thomas, 26, in connection with the shooting that left 23-year-old Katelyn Puckett dead.
Police say they were called around 12:40 a.m. to the 100 block of Boulder Drive, where they found out that Thomas had fired multiple shots at Puckett.
Fire and EMS attempted to perform lifesaving measures, but Puckett died at the scene, police said.
Officers say Thomas is held without bond and is charged with murder and felonious assault.
His next court date will be Tuesday, June 20, at 3 p.m.
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