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Second man arrested for July murder in central Toledo

James Tyrell Hairston was arrested and booked into jail on Friday evening for the July 5 murder of Annise Purifie on Central Ave. and Jeep Pkwy.
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LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — UPDATE: James Hairston's arraignment has been scheduled for Oct. 5 in Common Pleas Court.

A man wanted for a homicide in central Toledo this summer was arrested and booked into Lucas County Jail on Friday night.

30-year-old James Hairston was wanted in connection with the July 5 homicide of 24-year-old Annise Purifie who was shot and killed at Central Ave. and Jeep Pkwy.

Hairston has been on the run since the shooting.

Another man, 22-year-old Jerome Hornbeak, was arrested the day of the crime.

Police say Purifie was found early on the morning of July 5 inside his vehicle and suffering from six gunshot wounds.

Purifie was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later.

RELATED: Man arrested, charged in central Toledo homicide Tuesday

Hairston is facing a charge of aggravated premeditated murder.

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