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Man arrested, charged in central Toledo homicide Tuesday

32-year-old Jerome Hornbeak was arrested and charged with the murder of 24-year-old Annise Purifie on Tuesday morning in central Toledo.
Credit: Toledo Police Department
32-year-old Jerome Hornbeak was arrested and charged with the murder of 24-year-old Annise Purifie on July 5.

TOLEDO, Ohio — One man has been arrested and charged in the death of 24-year-old Annise Purifie on Tuesday morning in central Toledo.

32-year-old Jerome Hornbeak was arrested and charged with homicide for Purifie's murder.

Toledo police were called to the intersection of Central Avenue and Jeep Parkway Tuesday at 6:31 a.m. Officers located Purifie inside his vehicle suffering from six gunshot wounds.

Purifie was treated at the scene and was pronounced dead at St. Vincent's Hospital at 7:08 a.m., according to the Toledo Police Department.

After conducting an autopsy, the coroner's office ruled Purifie's death a homicide. 

Anyone with information is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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