Forensic Evidence Led to Redding Arrest

Investigators said blood DNA and forensic evidence from a southwest Atlanta crime scene helped lead police to the capture of Standard bar shooting suspect, Jonathon Redding.

Police said, two days after the murder at the Standard bar, Redding was shot while trying to commit a home invasion.

Officials said Redding came to the Harmony Plaza One apartments on January 9 and attempted a home invasion of Apt. 6, Building F.

"All of a sudden we heard shooting. It was about five shots," said witness Terry Williams.

Bullet holes can still be seen through the window at the apartment unit.

Police said Redding didn't realize that the home owner had an AK-47 of his and shot back at Redding, hitting him in the arm and shoulder.

Officials said Redding was treated at Grady Memorial Hospital for several days.

Police said Redding was a known suspect and they were watching him for several weeks. They said a shell casing left behind at the apartment, plus blood DNA from the scene led to Redding's arrest.

"I'm very surprised and I'm very excited they caught him," said Williams.

The victim in the home invasion was identified as 34-year-old Eddie Pugh. Pugh's neighbors said Pugh was justified in shooting back.