Clarification appended.
Michael Allen Russell turned himself in on Tuesday at around 7 p.m. after calling 911 from a McDonalds restaurant in The Plains.
He was wanted for robbery, a 2nd degree felony, and involuntary manslaughter, a 1st degree felony, for the homicide death of Charles Duncan Sr.
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Athens City Police Department and the Major Crimes Unit responded. Russell, 18 of Athens, was taken into custody without incident.
Duncan, 55, was fatally shot in his 221 West Washington St. apartment on Sunday. APD obtained a warrant for Russell’s arrest Tuesday afternoon.
Russell was taken to APD for questioning and will be held at Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail for his Wednesday arraignment.
APD said in the news release that they would like to thank the community for their assistance with the case.
Clarification: This article has been updated to clarify the charges made against Russell.
