Man arrested after shooting in Monroe

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A man is dead and another has been arrested after a shooting near Wheel House Lane in Monroe, according to the City of Monroe Police Department.

Uylesis Marvin Brown, 24, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest, according to police. He later died after being transported to Clearview Regional Hospital.

Manual Lajun Hector was arrested at his residence in connection to the shooting, and has been charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, according to Monroe Police.

Officers were called to the scene just after noon on Thursday.

The city of Monroe Police Department asks that anyone with information about this crime contact Lt. J. Mura at jmura@monroega.gov or 678-628-6783.