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West Chester murder suspects arrested in Philadelphia

Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Tyrell and TJ Jacobs were arrested at a residence on the unit block of N. Robinson Street in West Philadelphia.

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The two men who authorities say shot and killed a fellow patron inside a West Chester club last week were captured Tuesday night in Philadelphia, officials said Wednesday.

On April 10, Tyrell Jacobs, 23, and Tim "TJ" Jacobs, 24, fled the Star Social Club on the 200 block of East Market Street after gunning down Eric Brown during an argument, authorities said.

Over the last week, the U.S. Marshals Service, the West Chester Police Department, and Chester County detectives pursued the pair, who are believed to be half-brothers, and almost captured them multiple times, according to authorities.

Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Tyrell and Tim Jacobs were arrested at a residence on the unit block of North Robinson Street in West Philadelphia. Tim Jacobs had a gun, authorities said. Both were facing first-degree murder charges.

"This was a senseless act of murder," West Chester Police Chief Scott Bohn said in a statement, "and we will continue to investigate the incident and pursue justice for the victim and his family."

On surveillance footage from inside the  club, the suspects are seen arguing with Brown, 26, moments after he arrived, authorities said. They punched him multiple times and, after he reacted, chased him around the club and into a back room. As Tim Jacobs stood at the door with a gun, authorities said, Tyrell Jacobs killed Brown with a shot to the chest. According to authorities, Brown was unarmed.