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Henderson Man Arrested in Shooting

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Authorities have arrested a man accused of a shooting in Henderson. 

Police arrested 36-year-old Joshua Blackwell of Henderson on Tuesday.

He’s accused of shooting 26-year-old Hobert Miller in the head a week earlier on Mill Street near Washington.

In a release, the HPD said Blackwell admitted to the shooting but claimed Miller was about to stab him.

Police said Blackwell is a convicted felon who had “suspected methamphetamine” in a backpack at the time of his arrest.

Blackwell faces charges of attempted murder and probation violation.

Henderson Police say more charges are expected.