3 arrested in connection with home-invasion murder

by Channing Turner - Mar. 4, 2009 10:53 PM
The Arizona Republic

Phoenix police arrested three suspects Wednesday in connection with a homicide during a home invasion in January.

Bilal Russell, 24, was shot and killed Jan. 14 after several men invaded his home in the area of 500 E. Euclid Street. He was the only person home at the time.

Police believe the Russell was an innocent victim and not involved in any criminal activity.

Officers arrested Cameron Braxton, 25; Dewone Hurd, 23; and Khalid Nasr, 19, in connection with the crime. The three each face one count of first-degree murder.

Police said they hope Russell's family can find some comfort in the apprehension.