Police have arrested the suspect they believe shot and killed a 58-year-old man near Altoona’s East End neighborhood last night.

Sergeant Matt Plummer with the Altoona Police Department confirms the suspect is in custody but could not release more details at this time. WTAJ was on scene as he was taken into custody on Homer’s Gap road.

The shooting happened Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. near the 300 block of 2nd Street.

Police believe it to be a drug related incident.

Officials have not released the name of the victim.

We will continue to bring you more information as it becomes available.