Huntsville police arrest third suspect in Meridian Street shooting

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October 18, 2024

(Huntsville Police Department/Facebook, 256 Today)

HUNTSVILLE – A third man has been arrested for a deadly shooting in north Huntsville last weekend.

Tyler O’Neal Andrade, 21, of Huntsville, was booked into the Madison County Jail today, Huntsville police said.

He is charged with reckless murder in connection to the Oct. 12 deadly shooting on Meridian Street.

Police have alredy arrested and charged Jordan Latrell Smith, 21, and Kennedy Thomas Turner, 20, both of Huntsville, with reckless murder in the shooting. HPD said more arrests are expected, as the Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation.

Individuals with information about the Oct. 12 incident are asked to contact Investigator Matthew Edger at 256 427-7247. To provide an anonymous tip, call 256-532-7463 or submit information to Huntsville Area Crimestoppers at 53-CRIME.

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