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(Etowah County, Alabama) A Boaz man was arrested late last night in connection to another man’s death, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin.

Brandon Lee Blevins, 20, of Boaz, was arrested and charged with one count of murder, which is a felony.

The incident occurred last night, June 30th, shortly before 11:00 p.m. in a camper trailer located at 5675 Little Cove Road, Boaz. A family member made the 9-1-1 call.

Blevins allegedly stabbed 22 year-old Dillon Presley Wilemon, of Altoona, multiple times with a large bowie-style knife. The two had apparently been in a verbal argument before the stabbing took place. He was taken into custody by deputies at another residence on the property.

Blevins is currently being detained in the Etowah County Detention Center.

“Last night’s incident was a senseless act. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family,” Sheriff Entrekin said.

Agencies involved include: Altoona Police Department, Boaz Police Department, Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, Etowah County Coroner’s Office and the Etowah County District Attorney’s Office.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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