Crime & Safety

FBI Arrests Murder Suspect in Lithonia

Michael R. King was wanted for murder in an Illinois shooting.

LITHONIA, GA -- A suspect in an Illinois murder has been arrested by the FBI in Lithonia.

Michael R. King, 34, of Harvey, Illinois, was apprehended by agents at a home in Lithonia Friday evening, the FBI said in a news release.

King is accused in the February 28 shooting death of Antonio Anderson in Riverdale, Illinois.

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On March 5, the Circuit Court of Cook County (Illinois) issued an arrest warrant for King, charging him with first-degree murder.

He is being held at DeKalb County Jail, where he awaits extradition back to Illinois to face charges.

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