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Suspect arrested in Philadelphia bar shooting that killed innocent woman, police say
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have arrested a man accused of opening fire on a Philadelphia bar after being kicked out, killing a young woman who was inside the building.
U.S. Marshals on Wednesday arrested Anthony Nelson for the shooting death of 21-year-old Jailene Holton on June 28th at Philly Bar and Restaurant.
Authorities say Nelson, a Philadelphia resident, was taken into custody in Atlantic City and is facing several charges, including murder.
Investigators believe Nelson was among a group of men who argued with a bouncer after being told they could not use a pool table because a league was playing.
Philadelphia Police Inspector Scott Small told reporters at the scene that when the group was kicked out of the bar one of the men retrieved a gun from a vehicle.
More than a dozen shots were fired at the front of the bar from less than 200 feet away, according to investigators.
Holton was struck in the head during the barrage of bullets and later died at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, police said.
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have arrested a man accused of opening fire on a Philadelphia bar after being kicked out, killing a young woman who was inside the building.
U.S. Marshals on Wednesday arrested Anthony Nelson for the shooting death of 21-year-old Jailene Holton on June 28th at Philly Bar and Restaurant.
Authorities say Nelson, a Philadelphia resident, was taken into custody in Atlantic City and is facing several charges, including murder.
Investigators believe Nelson was among a group of men who argued with a bouncer after being told they could not use a pool table because a league was playing.
Philadelphia Police Inspector Scott Small told reporters at the scene that when the group was kicked out of the bar one of the men retrieved a gun from a vehicle.
More than a dozen shots were fired at the front of the bar from less than 200 feet away, according to investigators.
Holton was struck in the head during the barrage of bullets and later died at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, police said.
