Georgia officials arrest man in connection to Opelika murder
Georgia officials have arrested an Opelika man in connection to Sunday evening murder in the city of Opelika,
Opelika police officers responded to an assault in the 1800 block of Young Street on July 23, 2023, at 7:25 P.M. where they located a Hispanic male suffering from a gunshot wound to his neck.
First responders attempted lifesaving measures however, the victim succumbed at the scene.
After an initial investigation, officers were able to identify 56-year-old Edward Andrew Crabb from Opelika, AL, as the suspect. Crabb was arrested by Clayton County Sheriff’s Office in Clayton County, GA, for Murder on July 24, 2023. Crabb will be extradited back to Lee County, Alabama to face charges.
This case remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Department. If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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