Anthony Nelson, 47, was arrested by US Marshals on Wednesday at Harrah’s Casino, according to abc6. He now faces murder charges stemming from the June 28 fatal shooting of Jailene Holton. “Our community is deeply weakened by the utterly horrific and senseless loss of Jailene, who held so much promise for a huge future. We hope the swift capture of this heinous perpetrator will bring some comfort to the Holton family,” officials said. Robert Clark, the supervisor of the US Marshals Task Force, said the agency developed a lead that helped agents locate Nelson in New Jersey. “Once he realized we were there and we weren’t leaving, we were able to get him into custody without anyone getting hurt,” Clark said. “We believe he knew he was wanted.” Jailene Hotlon, 21, was fatally shot in the head while hanging out with friends. Police said Nelson opened fire at the Philly Bar and Restaurant (pictured) after being ejected from the establishment for causing a disturbance. WCAU He added: “Many of our task force investigators have children. This was a needless random act of violence. It’s a horrible act and we’re very grateful that we were able to get out there and hold him in less than 12 hours.” Nelson is accused of opening fire at the Philly Bar and Grill after he was kicked out of the establishment for causing a disturbance over the use of a pool table. Police said Nelson grabbed a gun from a truck and fired 15 shots into the bar from 200 feet away. The US Army Task Force developed evidence that helped agents locate Nelson in Atlantic City. US Marshals Service A 47-year-old man faces charges of murder and fugitive from justice. US Marshals Service officials said they believe Nelson knew he was wanted when they found him at the Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City. Five of the rounds went through the bar’s front window. Holton, who was standing in the back, was hit in the head by a stray bullet and collapsed in front of her friends. He later died in a hospital. Another patron was injured by broken glass and was treated for cuts. After the shooting, officers said Nelson fled in a pickup truck along with two other men who were with him that night. Holton’s uncle, James Holton, said at the time that the woman acted as a designated driver for her companions. Family members said Holton didn’t go out often and was the designated driver for her friends on the night of her death. Family Brochure “He didn’t go out often,” the uncle told the station. “They were only going to be there for about 15 to 20 minutes, and that’s when the fight broke out and … this guy started shooting.” Nelson faces extradition from New Jersey to Pennsylvania to face multiple charges, including murder and being a fugitive from justice. It is unclear at this time if Nelson’s two companions will face charges in connection with the shooting.
