MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNC) — Three Faulkner University athletes were arrested today, according to WSFA TV, and will be charged with the murder of a fourth athlete, Ryan Brooks, 19.

According to Montgomery Police, all four were attempting to break into a home with the intent to commit robbery, when one of the students was shot and killed by the homeowner.

The suspects are identified as Marshall Wall, Ronnie Williams, and Tabias Russell. All are 19 years old.

Even though none of the three pulled the trigger, they face the murder charge according to state law, because Brooks was killed during the robbery attempt in which they are suspects, according to the WSFA site.

The video of the news report is below:

WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.

Faulkner University is a Christian institution associated with churches of Christ.

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