Third suspect arrested in Monroe man’s slaying, officers say

MONROE, N.C. — A third suspect was arrested Sunday for the deadly shooting of a Monroe man that happened last month.

Elija Demon Bennett, 20, of Monroe, was taken into custody and faces charges that include first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Monroe police have already arrested and charged Jakaiy Hammonds with the Jan. 27 murder of Alvin Brewer. They also arrested a teen, whose name has not been released because of their age.

Police said the teen was in a fight with the 42-year-old victim on Commerce Drive when Hammonds stepped in and fired shots.

Brewer was shot and died at a hospital.

No other details have been released at this point.

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