Third Man Arrested For Murder Of Jermaine Pettway

Murder Mobile County Sheriffs Office William Porter turned himself into the Mobile County Sheriff's Office around 12 noon. Deputies are still looking for a fourth suspect.
by Jamie Burch
Published: Thu, June 25, 2009 - 12:39 pm CST Last Updated: Thu, June 25, 2009 - 12:47 pm CST
Three men have now been charged with the murder of Jermaine Pettway. The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a fourth.

According to Sheriff Sam Cochran, Pettway was selling crack cocaine when he was shot and killed. His body was found Monday night in a remote, wooded area off Highway 158.

18-year-old William Porter, one of four men wanted for Pettway's murder, turned himself into the Mobile County Sheriff's Office around 12 noon.



Deputies arrested Corey and Ricky Shenk Wednesday. They have not identified the fourth suspect.

News 5's Jessica Taloney will have more on this case tonight on News 5 at 5:00 and 6:00.
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Bikermike
Bikermike Says:
Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 2:37 pm

what a shame,if these young men were not on drugs this would have never happened.

BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 1:08 pm

Crack cocaine must be some evil stuff.  Seems to ruin and destroy lives every day.

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