A murder suspect turned himself in to the LaGrange Police Department Tuesday.

Omare Atcherson of LaGrange was charged with murder, aggravated assault, criminal attempt armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes and participation in criminal street gang activity. He was wanted in connection to the murder of James Jake Ponder on Feb. 9.

A second suspect, Travis McFarland, 17, of LaGrange, was arrested by the LaGrange Police Department on Friday.

McFarland was charged with murder, aggravated assault, criminal attempt armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes and participation in criminal street gang activity.

According to information from the LPD, Ponder had communicated with individuals regarding the purchase of a firearm on the night of the incident and was on Troup Street to complete and make the purchase. Instead, he was shot and killed.