NEW ALBANY, Ind. — New Albany Police have arrested a man in connection to a death investigation after a man was found dead late Monday.
Officers were called to the 800 block of West 7th Street around 10 p.m. for a disturbance with shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a man dead on the sidewalk outside a home with a gunshot wound, Police Chief Bailey said in a news release.
The New Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit has identified 34-year-old Dale C. Baize as the victim in the shooting.
"It was real scary, I couldn't sleep," said Anna Douglas who has lived in the neighborhood for around 30 years. "It isn't a really bad neighborhood here. It's usually a good neighborhood and it doesn't usually happen here. It was kind of scary to see that."
The New Albany Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Jacob B. Rogers in connection to the shooting. Rogers has a preliminary Murder charge and is expected in court on August 20.
“I am proud of the quick action of police investigators regarding this incident. Their diligence ensured a suspect was apprehended only a few hours after the incident occurred," Chief Todd Bailey said.
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