DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A suspect is now in custody following a high-profile murder in DeKalb County.
Investigators say 33-year-old Marquel Heard was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit with help from U.S. Marshals. He is awaiting extradition back to DeKalb County.
The arrest comes nearly four months after the September killing of 36-year-old Ana Scott. Police say Scott was shot and killed as she pulled up to her home on Citation Drive in Decatur while suspects were breaking into the residence.
Officer Blaine Clark says investigators believe Scott interrupted a burglary in progress.
“Police found her Jeep inches away from her front porch with multiple bullet holes in it,” Clark said.
DeKalb police say Scott was found shot to death inside her vehicle outside her home.
Authorities have not said what led investigators to Heard in Alabama.
The search continues for at least two additional suspects who were caught on camera during the break-in and remain on the run.
Clark says, “the photos are from surveillance video as well as from a nearby business.” He adds that these are the clearest pictures yet in the investigation of the suspects.
People with information can call DKPD’s Homicide Assault Unit at (770) 724-7850. They can also send an anonymous tip through the free DeKalb County PD (Tip411) app or by texting “DKPD” to 847411, followed by the tip.
WSB Radio’s Jennifer Perry contributed to this story.
