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Charges Filed Against 2nd Women Accused In Murder Of O'Reilly Auto Parts Manager

DETROIT (WWJ) - Charges have been filed against a second woman allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of an O'Reilly's Auto Parts store manager.

Eboni McEwen-Ross, 28, faces murder and armed robbery charges in connection with the shooting of James Haller earlier this month.

McEwen-Ross turned herself in to police on Tuesday.

"She knew we were looking for her," says Detroit Police Chief James Craig. "Even my voice of saying -- "we know who you are, we'll find you," and we did. And fortunately her attorney ... cooperated and we certainly welcome the call and so she is in custody."

Craig says this investigation has been a team-effort.

"Got to give a lot a of credit first to the men and women of the Detroit Police Department that participated -- literally, around the clock -- when this tragedy struck," he said.

Shawnta Anderson, 23, last week was charged with murder, armed robbery and using a firearm during a felony. Leviticus Butler, 39, is charged with being an accessory after the fact.

Police say McEwen-Ross and Anderson went into auto parts store on November 1 and demanded money from a female clerk. The store's manager, James Haller, Jr. — a Vietnam Veteran and former Reserve Detroit Police Officer — was shot in the head when he approached the women to see what was going on. He died at a local hospital a short time later.

If convicted, the pair face life in prison.

Police have three of four suspects in custody. They are still searching for the get-away driver.

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