A murder suspect came crashing down from the ceiling during a police search who came to inspect him in connection with a murder.
Deario Wilkerson, a 20-year-old suspect, was arrested by police on charges of first-degree murder after being on the run since April.
Wilkerson was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Troy Cunningham, which occurred on April 2 on North Merton Street in Memphis.
Suspect Falls From Ceiling During Home Search
The arrest was made on Monday after the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force tracked Wilkerson to a home on the same street where the shooting took place.
During the search of Wilkerson’s home, he attempted to hide in the attic but fell through the ceiling.
Fortunately, he was uninjured and was taken into custody. Wilkerson was one of three suspects identified in the shooting.
The other two suspects had already been arrested and charged.
