CLARKSDALE, Miss. -- A man was arrested Monday in connection with a fatal shooting in Clarksdale last month, according to police.

Gene Dabbs Jr., 23, was charged with murder.

Police said on September 13 at 2 a.m., they responded to a shots-fired call in the 1100 block of Desoto Avenue.

When officers arrived on the scene, they located Alan Coleman, 29, who had multiple gunshot wounds and later died because of his injuries.

According to reports, on October 6, a warrant was issued for Dabbs Jr. on a murder charge, and he was arrested on Monday.

Officers said this is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that could help police can contact the Clarksdale Police Department at 662-621-8151.

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