A person was arrested in Alabama after authorities linked him to a deadly punch that killed a $uicideboy$ fan after a live performance in Washington.

A man who punched a live performance attendee at a $uicideboy$ live performance has been nabbed in Alabama after months on the run, accused of delivering a lethal punch that killed a person exterior of the Hip-Hop live performance in Washington state.

Devin McCurdy was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Lawrence County and now faces second-degree murder charges associated to the August 27 loss of life of Brandon Godsey on the White River Amphitheatre.

The incident occurred simply after the $uicideboy$ carried out in Auburn, the place hundreds had gathered to see the New Orleans rap duo.

According to court docket paperwork, Godsey was ready for 2 girls close to the venue’s restroom space when a verbal alternate escalated. Witnesses informed investigators {that a} girl strolling forward made a “rude comment,” prompting Godsey to reply.

Another man criticized his tone. That’s when McCurdy allegedly rotated and struck Godsey within the face. Video footage additionally captured him leaning over Godsey and yelling, “sleep tight (expletive),” based on charging papers.

The blow knocked Godsey backward, inflicting his head to hit the pavement. He was discovered unconscious round 11 p.m. by King County sheriff’s deputies working safety.

Believing it is likely to be an overdose, a sergeant administered naloxone and carried out CPR earlier than medics rushed him to Harborview Medical Center. He died round 1:30 a.m. the subsequent morning.

An post-mortem revealed cranium fractures and extreme mind bleeding. Surveillance footage and digital ticket data helped authorities establish McCurdy because the suspect.

A relative who attended the live performance with him later informed investigators he had urged McCurdy to show himself in. Instead, he fled the state. McCurdy stays in custody at Lawrence County Jail and is scheduled for arraignment on Monday.

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