DECATUR, Ga. — DeKalb County Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of his nephew.

According to arrest warrants, Jamel Ward got into an altercation with his nephew on Oct. 4th between before 5 a.m. at 156 Eastwyck Circle in Decatur.

The wife of the nephew, who was also listed as a witness, says Ward was punched during a physical altercation between the two men.

She accused Ward of retrieving a gun and shooting the victim.

Officers say Ward left the scene, but later returned. He told police there was an altercation, but didn't remember the shooting.

Ward was charged with felony murder.

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