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Police charge man with murder in connection with death in Richmond

Police charge man with murder in connection with death in Richmond

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AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Maine State Police say a man wanted in connection with the death of a Richmond man has been arrested and charged with murder.

State police said 42-year-old Tyon Shuron was arrested outside of his home on Washington Place in Augusta on Friday. He’s charged in connection with the death of 48-year-old Andrew Sherman, whose body was found inside of his home in Richmond on October 11th.

Police said Shuron will be taken to Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset and is expected to appear in court in Bath on Monday or Tuesday.

More information could be released in court paperwork at Shuron’s court appearance.

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