Fifth suspect in March 6 fatal Albany shooting arrested in Ben Hill County

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ALBANY – A suspect in a March 6 slaying in Albany is in jail in Dougherty County after he was taken into custody on Wednesday in Ben Hill County.

Malik Lafaun Frazier has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the Albany Police Department.

Frazier, 24, is the fifth suspect arrested in connection with the March 6 fatal shooting of 29-year-old Markel Harper.

Harper and Jaboris Terrell Cato were in a car on the 1000 block of Radium Springs Road, police said, when the occupants of another car opened fire, striking both men.

Police have previously charged James Lamar Gaines, 30, and 16-year-old Janarrian Oliver with murder, tampering with evidence and conspiracy. Sir Robert Moss Jr. was charged with tampering with evidence and obstruction, and Tytianna Isaac has been charged with a misdemeanor count in the case.

Special Photo: Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office

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