*KALAMAZOO, Mich.* — A Kalamazoo man has been charged with open murder following the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Telon Tyree Horton at Davis Street Park on Friday, April 17.

Carlin Andrew Barcelo, 22, was arraigned Monday afternoon on charges of open murder, felony firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon in the death of Horton.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the park after receiving reports of shots fired around 3 p.m. They found Horton unresponsive. Despite lifesaving efforts, he died from his injuries.

Two people witnessed the shooting, including Horton's fiancé, public safety officers said. The witnesses saw Barcelo shoot Horton during an argument at the park. Barcelo then stole a Honda SUV that belonged to one of the witnesses and fled the scene.

Investigation

KDPS used Flock and Fusus technology to verify information provided by witnesses about the Honda CRV. Later that night, a resident in Augusta, Michigan, reported an abandoned car and a suspicious subject on Mann Road north of Augusta.

The abandoned vehicle was identified as the Honda used in Barcelo's escape. Authorities conducted a search with multiple agencies, drones, and police dogs. They were able to contain Barcelo in the area and arrested him early Saturday morning.