Person of interest arrested in connection to homicide of well-known Milwaukee barber

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police say a person of interest has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Yosef J. Timms on July 2.

Timms, known as Jay Da Barber, or Jay, owned Fade Lounge near Holton and Center. 

Police say a group of people were involved in a fight on Friday, July 2, when a suspect fired shots, striking Jay in broad daylight outside of his barbershop. 

On July 5, Jay's family members and his pregnant fiancée announced a reward of $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in his death. 

Milwaukee police continue to seek additional information and suspects. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS to remain anonymous.

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