Paul Swann charged with murder of Adam Barker

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Police have announced the arrest of Paul Swann for the alleged murder of Adam Edwin Barker earlier this month.

Swann, 24, was charged with second-degree murder while armed. According to police, Barker of Southwest was found with injuries at around 4:20 p.m. on February 29. Barker died from his injuries on March 1, and later charged Swann with his murder.

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