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Butler Co. Fatal Shooting Suspect Arrested

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BUTLER (KDKA) -- The suspect in a fatal shooting that happened in Butler County has been arrested.

According to Dan Kesten, public information officer for Pennsylvania State Police Troop D, police learned through their investigation that 19-year-old Alec Miller was at a home on Atlantic Avenue in Franklin City on Thursday.

Alec Miller
Alec Miller (Photo courtesy of State Police)

Franklin City Police and state troopers were sent to the home, where they found Miller. Miller surrendered without incident.

Miller was sent to the Butler County Prison to await arraignment.

Police had a warrant for Miller in connection to the shooting death of 23-year-old Maximillian Halterman.

Halterman was found dead in a home on Davis Road in Oakland Township on Wednesday morning. Police believe he was shot sometime late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

Two others -- Robby Dunbar and Lamaria Franklin -- are facing charges for hindering the apprehension of Miller.

Police say they cannot release information on a possible motive for the shooting at this time.

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