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Columbus suspect charged with murder, police say

Jatavis Deonte Williams | Source: Columbus Police Department

Police charged Jatavis Williams in connection with the murder of Tarcari Walker, 24.

Posted: Nov 11, 2020 3:26 PM
Updated: Nov 11, 2020 4:00 PM
Posted By: Zac Carlisle

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - Police charged Jatavis Williams in connection with the murder of Tarcari Walker, 24.

Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton said Williams surrendered himself to police Wednesday morning.

Williams also surrendered the murder weapon, Shelton said.

The fatal shooting happened Monday afternoon near the intersection of 22nd Street and 7th Avenue North.

Police officers found Walker dead at a nearby home.

Investigators believe Walker approached a vehicle at the intersection. An argument ensued, resulting in the fatal shooting.

Police believe the two men knew one another.

Williams also faces other charges for a previous incident, Shelton said.

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