Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with deadly April shooting, Atlanta police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man in April, according to Atlanta police.

Police said officers responded to 514 Sunset Ave. NW around 6 p.m. on April 17. They found Craighton Thomas, 51, dead of multiple gunshot wounds.

On Tuesday, police announced they had arrested Terrell Carithers, 40, in connection with the killing.

Carithers has been charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.