Suspect in Victory Drive Motel 6 triple homicide arrested in Tennessee, MCSO says
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- Suspect Jeremiah Walker arrested in Tennessee after nearly two months; faces three murder and three aggravated assault charges.
- Triple homicide occurred February 18, 2023 at Motel 6 on Victory Drive; four-year-old victim survived with gunshot wounds.
Authorities have made an arrest in triple homicide which occurred in a room at a Victory Drive motel.
The triple homicide which occurred back in February 18, 2023, took place inside a room of the Motel 6 on Victory Drive. Four family members were shot, with three of the family members, identified as Michael Carter Sr., Michael Carter Jr., and Tonya Carter, being killed. The fourth family member, a 4-year-old, suffered gunshot wounds, and was eventually released from the hospital.
Nearly 2 months later, on today, April 13, 2023, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office provided information regarding the whereabouts of Jerimiah Walker, who was the lone wanted suspect in the case, to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee. Walker had outstanding warrants for 3 counts of Murder and 3 counts of Aggravated Assault.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis Police Department, and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, went to 2225 Eldridge Ave, Memphis, TN. Upon their arrival, Walker attempted to flee, but was quickly apprehended and taken into custody.
Walker was transported to the Shelby County Jail and is awaiting extradition back to Muscogee County.
“The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank our law enforcement partners in Tennessee for their quick response and excellent work in bringing this fugitive to justice,” the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office said. “Job well done to all!”
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