Published 13:06 IST, November 23rd 2019

Man arrested in Tennessee was wanted in California shooting

Federal authorities say a man wanted in a shooting at a fast-food restaurant in California has been arrested in Tennessee.

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Federal authorities say a man wanted in a shooting at a fast-food restaurant in California has been arrested in Tennessee. U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release that 49-year-old Albert Lee Blake was taken into custody Friday at a house in Memphis.

Authorities say Blake entered a Church’s Chicken in San Diego on v. 6 and shot three employees from across counter. One employee was killed. Authorities identified her as 28-year-old Maribel Ibanez.

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Police said suspected gunman h been in restaurant earlier when he tried to pay with a counterfeit $100 bill.

Online records show Blake is being held at Shelby County jail in Memphis as he awaits extrition on a fugitive warrant. Records do t show if he has a lawyer.

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13:03 IST, November 23rd 2019