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23-year-old man accused of killing 72-year-old roommate

CONYERS, Ga. — Conyers police have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of killing his 72-year-old roommate during a struggle.

Police say they were called out to Pine Street around midnight Thursday.

When they arrived, they found James Roberts, 72, dead inside a home.

Police say there was some sort of struggle between Roberts and Daniel Shaw, 23, who also lived in the home. The exact cause of Roberts’ death is unknown, according to police.

Police arrested Shaw and transported him to the Rockdale County Jail.