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Man Charged In Fatal Shooting At West Side Apartment Complex

Monday,  February 8, 2010 6:20 AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man was expected to face a judge on Monday after being charged in connection with a fatal shooting on the city's west side.

Court records show Benjamin Breakall, 26, is charged in the death of Abel Hernandez, 10TV News reported.

Hernandez was found shot to death Sunday at an apartment in the Oakbrook Manor complex, located on Georgesville Road.

Neighbors said the area has recently seen its share of crime.

"Over the past couple of months it's been increasingly violent," said resident Cassandra Roush.  "There have been multiple break-ins (and) the cops have been called here several times."

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