Erie police have made an arrest in connection to the first homicide of the year in the city.
According to Deputy Chief Rick Lorah, 27-year-old Shakeyah Barnes was arrested on Monday night without incident.
“Just after 5:00 p.m. (Monday) we received a tip that she was in the 1800 block of West 14th Street at a residence,” said Dep. Chief Lorah. “Our officers went there and made a knock and announcement, and after speaking with the homeowner we were able to see that the suspect came out with her hands up and she was placed under arrest.”…