FISHERS — Maclean Murt has officially been charged with murder and armed robbery in a shooting early Monday morning that killed a man at a bar in Fishers.
According to the Fishers Police Department, the shooting happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. inside Britton Tavern near State Road 37. Officers responded to the scene, where they found a male victim who was pronounced dead.
Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison confirmed the identity of the deceased as Justin Burton, 30, of Noblesville.
Police said a 31-year-old male was arrested on a preliminary charge of murder.
On Thursday, court records indicate that prosecutors officially filed two counts of murder and one count of armed robbery-taking property by force or threatening use of force while armed (Attempt to Commit) against Murt.
His initial hearing is scheduled for Friday, December 5, at 1:15 p.m. at the Hamilton County Courthouse.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Derek Root at 317-595-3326.
