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2nd Mo. suspect in fatal Christmas eve shooting caught

Jordan-photo Joplin PD

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) – A second suspect has been arrested in the Christmas Eve slaying of a man in Joplin.

The Joplin Globe reports that police arrested 47-year-old Artilius Jordan without incident Thursday evening. Police say he fatally shot 47-year-old Sean Harris at apartment complex Dec. 24. Police say Jordan believed Harris has engaged in sex with Jordan’s girlfriend.

Another Joplin man, 27-year-old Moses Ramsey, was arrested Tuesday. Both are charged with first-degree murder, felony assault and armed criminal action. It’s unclear whether they have attorneys who could comment for them.

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