Man wanted for murder of Ayanna Morgan arrested

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky — A wanted man facing murder charges in the death of a Western Kentucky University student has been arrested, police said Saturday.

The Bowling Green Police Department announced on Saturday, August 24, that 31-year-old Malcolm Jones was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia for his involvement in the death of 21-year-old Ayanna Morgan.

Morgan died on July 23, 2023, following a shooting at the Muse apartment complex in Bowling Green.

According to police, when officers arrived, they encountered a man attempting to help Morgan. Police say Morgan spoke and said “she couldn't breathe.” Police say Morgan suffered multiple wounds from at least one gunshot.

Police believe Morgan was involved in a brief struggle before she was shot. Her death was confirmed by police the next morning.

Two other men face charges in connection with Morgan's death.

Police also reported that 26-year-old Kobee Lancaster of Bowling Green turned himself in and was arrested days after the shooting. He faces a charge of first-degree assault.

A second man, Malik Ade Jones, 31, was arrested in October 2023 by the U.S. Marshals Service in Detroit, Michigan, in connection with Morgan's death.

Malik Jones is charged with murder.

News 40 will continue to follow the latest developments as they become available.