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Justin Da Shawn Fuqua
DECATUR-The Decatur Police Department have arrested a juvenile for the murder that took place in Decatur on August 26. The police are still searching for a second suspect wanted for the same murder:
“On August 26, 2022, officers with the Decatur Police Department were dispatched to 1220 2nd Avenue SW in reference to a deceased male, whose body had been partially concealed next to a dumpster.
The Criminal Investigation Division was notified and responded to the scene to begin an investigation. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the victim, identified as Daniel Abbate, had been shot. Detectives with the Decatur Police Department worked through the weekend and were able to determine that two individuals were responsible for Abbate’s death.
)n the morning of August 29, one of those individuals, a 17-year-old male, was placed under arrest and charged with Capital Murder. The second suspect, who has been identified as Justin Da Shawn Fuqua, is still at large and is actively being sought by members of the Decatur Police Department.
At this time, due to the juvenile’s age, his name or photo will not be released per state law. Detective Ferizovic with the Violent Crimes Unit met with Morgan County Circuit Judge Stephen Brown who set no bond for both individuals.”
