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Two arrested in Franklin in connection to murder

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On Wednesday, police arrested two people in connection with the murder of Eric Smith last week.

29-year-old Rowan Bruff is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and accessory to a murder.

Police charged a 17-year-old with first-degree murder and other counts, but they aren't releasing his name or picture.

Police are still looking for Sol  Burke.

He has a tattoo of his nickname "Dukey" on his right arm.

Police believe he's driving a red Dodge Durango with Virginia plates.

If you know where he is, take action against crime and call Franklin Police at 757-562-8599.

Police say that back on November 8th, Smith was at his mother's home on Pearl Street when Burke knocked on the front door and shot him.

He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.