U.S. Marshals Service officers got a lucky break when a murder suspect fell through the roof from the attic where he was hiding.
The U.S. Marshals Service announced in a news release that officers captured 20-year-old Deario Wilkerson on Monday, Aug. 26, months after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with a fatal shooting in Memphis.
Authorities said Wilkerson was involved in the April 2 death of Troy Cunningham.
Wilkerson had successfully evaded capture by law enforcement since the alleged crime.
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According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Deario Wilkerson fell through the roof of the attic where he was hiding. (United States Marshals Service)
The task force investigating his whereabouts tracked him to a home in Memphis, the agency said.
Officers didn't have to search long before Wilkerson literally fell into their hands.
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“Wilkerson attempted to hide in the attic while the U.S. Marshals Service searched the residence; however, he fell through the roof,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Authorities said Wilkerson was not injured in the fall and was taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities said Wilkerson was not injured when he fell from the attic. (United States Marshals Service)
Wilkerson was the third suspect arrested in Cunningham's death. Jarius Hibbler and Tamarius Barron were arrested in May.
According to a news release from the Shelby County District Attorney's Office, police were responding to a disturbance at an apartment complex when they heard a series of gunshots.
While investigating the shooting, police found Cunningham dead on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the head.
The U.S. Marshals Service said deputies captured 20-year-old Deario Wilkerson on Monday, months after a warrant was issued for his arrest. (United States Marshals Service)
During the incident, prosecutors said, a vehicle carrying two women was hit by stray gunfire. One of them received a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Memphis Police Department and the Shelby County District Attorney's Office for comment.
