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Dauphin County murder suspect arrested

Police say Tyron Stewart shot 38-year-old Willie Elbert Ford around 2 a.m. on Feb. 22, in the 1500 block of Vernon Street in Harrisburg.
Credit: Harrisburg Bureau of Police

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Update, Feb. 25: The Dauphin County Coroner's office identified Willie Elbert Ford, 38, as the victim of Thursday's shooting.

Ford, of Steelton, died from gunshot wounds to his body, according to the coroner's office.

Previous: A Harrisburg man was arrested on Friday afternoon for the murder of an unidentified man in the early hours of Thursday.

Tyron Stewart is facing multiple charges including murder and firearms not to be carried without a license.

Harrisburg Police and United States Marshals Service members arrested Tyron, 44, in the 1900 block of Market Street, around 2 p.m. on Feb. 23.

Police say Stewart shot the unidentified man around 2 a.m. on Feb. 22, in the 1500 block of Vernon Street.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died due to his injuries.

Stewart is in Dauphin County Prison awaiting his preliminary hearing, where he was denied bail.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.

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