Suspect arrested in connection to South Milwaukee double homicide

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection to the double homicide of two teenagers in South Milwaukee.

Ava Allen, 17, and Jaelen Yracheta, 18, were found dead in a car outside an apartment complex near 5th Avenue and Bay Heights on Dec. 29.

Police say the teens were fatally shot.

South Milwaukee officers arrested a 22-year-old suspect Tuesday, Jan. 10 in the city of Milwaukee. 

The case is being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for first degree intentional homicide charges. 

Authorities say the suspect's name will be released once charges are issued.

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