MCSO arrests brothers in Phenix City Capital Murder
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two brothers in connection to a Capital Murder case out of Phenix City.
The capital murder incident occurred on January 25, 2025, at 426 Alabama Highway 165 in Phenix City, Alabama. The Phenix City Police Department found Hernandis Harmon shot multiple times. Harmon was later pronounced dead.
“After further investigation, the Phenix City Police Department issued Capital Murder and Hindering Prosecution warrants for brothers Rufus Alston and Douglas Armour,” authorities said.
Image: Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
Image: Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
Wanted fugitives Rufus Alston and Douglas Armour were arrested after two search warrants were conducted in east and south Columbus on Friday, March 28, 2025, by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Unit collaborated with the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (S.R.T), the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit, and the Phenix City Police Department.
“Alston was found to be in Possession of Marijuana, along with a Glock, modified to operate in an automatic capacity,” authorities added. “Armour was found to be in possession of an Ak-47 rifle.”
Image: Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
Rufus Alston was charged with Capital Murder, Hindering Prosecution, Unlawful Possession of Firearms or Weapons, Possession Of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Possession Of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
Douglas Armour was charged with Capital Murder, Hindering Prosecution, Hit and Run, and Possession Of Firearm By A Convicted Felon.
Both Alston and Armour were transported to the Muscogee County Jail. This case remains under investigating.
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