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Report: Arrest in Vernon Forrest death

ATLANTA, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A 20-year-old Atlanta man has been arrested for the July 25 shooting death of star boxer Vernon Forrest, the Atlanta Journal Constitution said.

Forrest, 38, was shot to death during an armed robbery.

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Damario Ware was taken into custody and charged with murder, aggravated assault and armed robbery on Tuesday.

He turned himself in at the Fulton County District Attorney's office.

Ware was out of jail on bond for a March arrest for obstruction of a police officer when Forrest was killed.

Ware's arrest also included several counts of criminal trespassing and entering an auto.

The newspaper said Forrest chased the alleged robber from a convenience store while trying to reclaim his gold, diamond "4X World Champion" ring and a Rolex watch.

Police are believed to be looking for three other people.

Forrest compiled a 41-3 career record with 29 knockouts.

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