MAINE CITY, Armana--Crown Police have arrested two suspects in the 2010 murder of a federal prosecutor.
Police announced the arrest of 28-year-old DaShaun Edwol and 26-year-old Franklin Kyle Peters in connection with the execution-style murder of Assistant Federal Prosecutor Charlie O'Fallon.
O'Fallon was gunned down on his home's door step in late September 2010, while grabbing the newspaper in the morning before leaving for work.
At the time, police had little clues. But a neighbor reported seeing a silver sedan with tinted windows, though could not identify a particular make or model.
Investigators acknowledged at the time that, as a federal prosecutor, O'Fallon theoretically had many possible enemies who may have wanted to harm him.
Few leads came into investigators over the past two years, until late April of this year, when local police in Maine City arrested a man for possession of cocaine and gang violence.
That man, 32-year-old Jon Russell Turiq, told police he knew information about O'Fallon's murder.
Officials initially believed Turiq's story was made-up, in an attempt to broker a lighter prison sentence.
But he knew details about O'Fallon and the crime, and police followed up on his tip, which eventually led to the arrest of Edwol and Peters.
"I'm pleased to announce that we have made arrests in the 2010 homicide case of slain federal prosecutor Charlie O'Fallon," Agent Frank Swanum, of the Crown Police's Maine City division announced at a press conference.
"Mr. O'Fallon's brutal killing was shocking; caused a great deal of terror to the community, and caused unspeakable pain and loss for the O'Fallon family. We believe that justice will finally be served for the suspects involved," Swanum said.
The motive for the killing, according to police, was a conviction related to gang violence.
"The two suspects were members of a particular gang on Maine City's north side. A fellow member of their gang, and a friend of their's, was arrested and Prosecutor O'Fallon successfully convicted this individual of gang violence, drugs, trafficking weapons, among other charges. The two suspects were upset by this, and were particularly upset that their friend was sentenced to life in prison, a term that they deemed too severe, and as a result, they decided to get pay-back on Mr. O'Fallon by shooting him to death in a vicious drive-by shooting," Swanum said.
A third female suspect is still being sought in connection with aiding the two killers, Swanum said.
O'Fallon's boss and colleague, Federal Attorney Allan Whailer, told the NPF he was "relieved" police had made an arrest.
"Charlie O'Fallon was a dedicated, hard-working, honest, law-abiding and upholding citizen. He was a family man and an outstanding prosecutor who successfully locked away violent criminals for years. He was a huge part of this office, and a huge part of this community. He is deeply missed and I am overjoyed that police have made an arrest in his homicide case. Justice must be served for Charlie," Whailer said.
Acting Attorney General Joel Oelselbach also spoke to the press following the announcement.
"Today, two violent criminals were apprehended, and they are beginning their long journey through the justice system, as we seek justice for Charlie O'Fallon."
"I didn't know Charlie personally, but I'm told that he was a devoted attorney, husband and father, who cared deeply about his work and his family. He was taken from this life far too soon in an incredibly heinous way, and those responsible for this reprehensible act of violence will be prosecuted to the fullest of the law," Oelselbach said.
The two suspects will face a magistrate Monday.
Crown Police declined to release details about the female suspect they are still seeking, but said a third arrest is coming soon.
An O'Fallon family spokesman said the family is also relieved to hear of the arrests.
"They've been living in fear for the past two years, so now they can live in peace again," family friend Brett Maiers said. "There is still a huge hole gaping in their lives with the loss of Charlie, but this is one step closer to closing an awful chapter in their lives and moving on."
Police announced the arrest of 28-year-old DaShaun Edwol and 26-year-old Franklin Kyle Peters in connection with the execution-style murder of Assistant Federal Prosecutor Charlie O'Fallon.
O'Fallon was gunned down on his home's door step in late September 2010, while grabbing the newspaper in the morning before leaving for work.
At the time, police had little clues. But a neighbor reported seeing a silver sedan with tinted windows, though could not identify a particular make or model.
Investigators acknowledged at the time that, as a federal prosecutor, O'Fallon theoretically had many possible enemies who may have wanted to harm him.
Few leads came into investigators over the past two years, until late April of this year, when local police in Maine City arrested a man for possession of cocaine and gang violence.
That man, 32-year-old Jon Russell Turiq, told police he knew information about O'Fallon's murder.
Officials initially believed Turiq's story was made-up, in an attempt to broker a lighter prison sentence.
But he knew details about O'Fallon and the crime, and police followed up on his tip, which eventually led to the arrest of Edwol and Peters.
"I'm pleased to announce that we have made arrests in the 2010 homicide case of slain federal prosecutor Charlie O'Fallon," Agent Frank Swanum, of the Crown Police's Maine City division announced at a press conference.
"Mr. O'Fallon's brutal killing was shocking; caused a great deal of terror to the community, and caused unspeakable pain and loss for the O'Fallon family. We believe that justice will finally be served for the suspects involved," Swanum said.
The motive for the killing, according to police, was a conviction related to gang violence.
"The two suspects were members of a particular gang on Maine City's north side. A fellow member of their gang, and a friend of their's, was arrested and Prosecutor O'Fallon successfully convicted this individual of gang violence, drugs, trafficking weapons, among other charges. The two suspects were upset by this, and were particularly upset that their friend was sentenced to life in prison, a term that they deemed too severe, and as a result, they decided to get pay-back on Mr. O'Fallon by shooting him to death in a vicious drive-by shooting," Swanum said.
A third female suspect is still being sought in connection with aiding the two killers, Swanum said.
O'Fallon's boss and colleague, Federal Attorney Allan Whailer, told the NPF he was "relieved" police had made an arrest.
"Charlie O'Fallon was a dedicated, hard-working, honest, law-abiding and upholding citizen. He was a family man and an outstanding prosecutor who successfully locked away violent criminals for years. He was a huge part of this office, and a huge part of this community. He is deeply missed and I am overjoyed that police have made an arrest in his homicide case. Justice must be served for Charlie," Whailer said.
Acting Attorney General Joel Oelselbach also spoke to the press following the announcement.
"Today, two violent criminals were apprehended, and they are beginning their long journey through the justice system, as we seek justice for Charlie O'Fallon."
"I didn't know Charlie personally, but I'm told that he was a devoted attorney, husband and father, who cared deeply about his work and his family. He was taken from this life far too soon in an incredibly heinous way, and those responsible for this reprehensible act of violence will be prosecuted to the fullest of the law," Oelselbach said.
The two suspects will face a magistrate Monday.
Crown Police declined to release details about the female suspect they are still seeking, but said a third arrest is coming soon.
An O'Fallon family spokesman said the family is also relieved to hear of the arrests.
"They've been living in fear for the past two years, so now they can live in peace again," family friend Brett Maiers said. "There is still a huge hole gaping in their lives with the loss of Charlie, but this is one step closer to closing an awful chapter in their lives and moving on."
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