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Police: Suspect in Columbus internet café murders arrested

Christopher Alexander King is accused of killing two people during a robbery at Players Paradise in Columbus on January 20.
(Columbus Division of Police)

One day after the FBI announced a reward for information leading to an arrest, a suspect in a Columbus double murder was taken into custody.

Christopher Alexander King is accused of killing two people during a robbery at Players Paradise in Columbus on January 20.

King and one accomplice attacked 52-year-old Karen R. Arrington. The two were then confronted by a security guard, 38-year-old Joseph M. Arrington.

King allegedly shot both Karen and Joseph.

Two other people are in custody in relation to this homicide.

King was charged with robbery and murder on July 18 and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On Tuesday, the FBI announced they were offering a $10,000 reward leading to King's arrest.

Thanks to a tip, King was taken into custody just before noon on Wednesday at a home on Huxley Drive.

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