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Suspect arrested for fatal shooting of Netria Lyons

Posted at 7:59 PM, Aug 29, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-29 19:59:09-04

Police arrested an Indianapolis man Sunday in connection with the June death of 20-year-old Netria Lyons.

Lyons was found shot to death June 28 at her residence in the Woodhaven Park Apartments.

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Family members told police Lyons had just moved to the area in December and was working at Amazon and for a security company.

Police at the time said they didn't believe the shooting was random.

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On Monday, IMPD said Gang Unit officers had arrested 35-year-old Aaron Staton on charges of murder and possession of a handgun without a license.

Marion County court records show Staton was previously charged in November 2011 with criminal confinement, sexual battery, battery and possession of marijuana, though all of the charges were later dismissed.

Police are asking anyone who might have additional information in the case to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.