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Memphis, Tennessee murder suspect crashes through ceiling as US Marshals search for him
By Julia Gomez, USA TODAY,
4 hours ago
Marshals Arrest Murder Suspect Who Fell Through Ceiling 1 US Marshals Service Memphis via Storyful
Authorities were searching for a man suspected of murder and found him when he came crashing down through the ceiling of a Tennessee home, according to officials.
On Monday, the U.S. Marshals Service, USMS, arrested Deario Wilkerson, 20, who was suspected of shooting and killing a victim who was found dead on April 2 in Memphis, Tennessee , according to a press release from the U.S. Marshals Service.
On May 9, police issued a warrant for Wilkerson's arrest for first-degree murder and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. The case was being investigated by the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, TRVFTF.
Marshals Arrest Murder Suspect Who Fell Through Ceiling 2 US Marshals Service Memphis via Storyful
On Monday, the TRVFTF tracked Wilkerson to a Memphis home. With the assistance of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Memphis Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Teams, deputy marshals surrounded the area.
Wilkerson attempted to hide in the attic as USMS searched the residence when he fell through the ceiling. He was unharmed in the fall and was taken into custody.
Murder suspect arrested, charged after falling through ceiling
Wilkerson was charged with the following, Richard Otto, a deputy U.S. marshal with the Western District of Tennessee, told USA TODAY in an email:
First Degree Murder
Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon
Tampering with/Fabricating Evidence
Reckless Driving
Burglary of a Vehicle
Theft of a Firearm
Evading Arrest
Intentionally Evading Arrest in Automobile
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
2 counts of Theft of Property 10K-60K out of Shelby County, Tennessee
Otto said he does not know when Wilkerson will appear in court.
Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. She has covered various topics, from local businesses and government in her hometown, Miami, to tech and pop culture. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or follow her on X, formerly Twitter , Instagram and TikTok : @juliamariegz
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