BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - A third suspect has been charged with capital murder in connection with a deadly shooting in the Smithfield community.

Wyatt Askew, 19, is also charged with attempted murder. He was arrested Sept. 15 in the 5500 block of Avenue I in Bessemer.

Quindarius Allen was shot and killed on Aug. 12. in the 900 block of 5th Avenue North.

Previously Quenton Christian Washington, 20, was charged with capital murder in Allen’s death and attempted murder in the injury of a second victim.

Dorian Talley, 20. was also arrested for capital murder Allen’s death. He is also facing charges of attempted murder and hindering prosecution.

All three men are in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.

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