Man charged with murder in April shooting in Raleigh

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Man charged with murder in April shooting
Raleigh Police said that Olijahwan Melvin, 26, was charged with murder in the death of 31-year-old Alexander Montford.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Raleigh police announced an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened in April.

Police said Wednesday that Olijahwan Melvin, 26, was charged with murder in the death of 31-year-old Alexander Montford.

Olijahwan Melvin
Raleigh Police Department

The shooting happened April 1 on Hodges Street near Paula Street and left Montford dead and another man injured.

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No other details were immediately released.