Man arrested for deadly DeKalb County apartment shooting

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DeKalb County Police have arrested a man after a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month.

Police said 26-year-old Samuel Alexander of killed Adrian Anderson back on July 7.

The incident occurred at the Waterford Manor apartment complex off of Covington Highway, according to police. Police said Alexander allegedly tried to rob Anderson at gunpoint while he sat in his car.

They got into a struggle, shots were fired, and the victim staggered and collapsed in the parking lot, according to authorities. Investigators said Anderson was running away when he was shot.

Alexander was charged with murder and armed robbery.

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