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Arrest Made in Marion North Side Murder from Last August!

ARREST MADE

Today, (1-11-2023) the United States Marshal’s Office arrested Mr. Adams in Detroit, Michigan. He will be held in Detroit until he can be extradited back to Marion. 

“I am proud of the officers who never stopped looking for Mr. Adams and I am grateful for everyone who provided information that helped in this investigation” said Marion Police Chief Jay McDonald.  

ORIGINAL STORY!

Marion Police Investigate North Side Shooting Resulting in Murder

On 8-20-22 at 0011 hours, Marion Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of Adams Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male subject who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Marion General Hospital and pronounced deceased as a result of the shooting. The victim’s name is being withheld pending proper notification of family members.

 Through investigation of this incident, Detectives sought and obtained an arrest warrant for Murder for Marquis Deshun Adams, age 18 of Marion. Adams is 6’3” and 175 pounds. As of the issuance of this release, Adams has not been located.  

 “This is an incredible tragedy that is devastating to so many people in our community”, said Maj. B.J. Gruber of the Marion Police Department. “As a community and as a country, we must find ways to teach our young people to resolve conflict without violence”.

MPD was aided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio Highway Patrol, Marion County Coroner’s Office, Marion City Fire Department and the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.

Adams should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Marion County Combined Dispatch Center at 740-387-2525 or 911 in the event of an emergency. Tips can be forwarded to investigators anonymously by calling the tips line at 740-375-TIPS (8477).

Marquis Deshun Adams, age 18 of Marion


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