Mar 01, 2021

Police arrest suspect in connection with murder in Salina

Posted Mar 01, 2021 8:55 PM
Brown photo Saline County
Brown photo Saline County

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities investigating the murder of a woman in Salina have one suspect in custody and continue to search for an additional suspect.

On Monday, police reported the arrest of Clarence Darnyl Brown, 34, of Salina, in connection with the February 23, shooting death of 36-year-old Courtney Ann Hoffman. 

Police are still searching for a second suspect 35-year-old Nelson Gerrod Hull.

Hull photo Saline County
Hull photo Saline County

Hull is described as a black male, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. A tattoo on the right side of his neck is "Mi Familia."

Brown is being held on requested charges of Aiding and abetting first degree murder, Criminal solicitation and Interference with law enforcement.

On Saturday, police identified HulI as a suspect in the murder. The Saline County District Court issued a warrant for his arrest.  During the course of the investigation, detectives developed information that Brown aided Hull after the commission of the homicide, according to police.

Hull should be considered armed and dangerous. Police encourages anyone with information on Hull's current location to contact 911 immediately.