Man arrested for murder at General Mills plant in Covington, police say

Jalen Brown was arrested for murder at General Mills in Covington and booked into Newton County Jail on Sunday. 

A man was charged with murder in a deadly shooting at a Newton County food plant. 

Jalen Brown was arrested at General Mills at 15200 Industrial Park Boulevard in Covington and booked into Newton County Jail on Sunday. 

General Mills confirmed a shooting incident at the plant.

"Our Covington, GA facility reported a shooting incident (Sunday)," said Mollie Wulff, a spokesperson for General Mills. "Law enforcement apprehended the individual. We are working with local law enforcement."

Brown's booking report says he was a General Mills employee. He faces aggravated assault and murder.