A suspect has been charged in the slaying of a man whose body was found in a wooded area in Jasper nearly two weeks ago.

Jasper police Chief J.C. Poe on Friday announced the arrest of 22-year-old Jamorron Davion Clay. He is charged with murder in the shooting death of Brandon Marquez Porter, 24.

Porter’s body was found July 9 behind Taco Loco Mexican Grill near the 1100 block of Highway 78 W on July 9.

Porter’s body was sent July 10 to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Huntsville for an autopsy.

Once authorities identified Porter, the chief said, “The investigators worked tirelessly to find out how he died and who committed this murder.”

Detectives received tips from the community, which Poe said he greatly appreciated. They also interviewed dozens of people and carried out several search warrants.

Clay was identified as a suspect and taken into custody by the police department’s narcotics investigators. He was initially held on an unrelated failure to appear warrant.

Poe said Friday investigators determined Porter had been shot. He believes they have recovered the murder weapon.

The chief said they believe Porter was killed on July 4.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the case was asked to call Jasper police at 205-221-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.