Jackson, TN – U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announces the arrest
of Deshawn Gorman, 25, on two counts of First-Degree Murder out of Dyer
County, Tenn. Gorman was also wanted for Possession of a Weapon,
Abatement of Nuisances, Simple Possession of Schedule VI, and a Failure
to Appear warrant for Aggravated Assault and Felony Possession of a
Handgun also in Dyer County.On June 13, the Dyer County
Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for Gorman’s arrest on two counts of
First-Degree Murder. This case was adopted by the U.S. Marshals Two
Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Jackson, Tenn.On July 14,
at approximately 4:30 p.m., the investigation led to Gorman’s location
on the 300 block of Lydia Ave. in Kansas City, Mo. Gorman was found and
apprehended by members of the Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force. At
the time of his arrest, Gorman was found to be in possession of a 9mm
handgun. He was apprehended without incident. He was transported to the
local jail and is awaiting extradition to Dyer County. “The U.S.
Marshals Service has a dedicated team of Investigators nationwide who
focus on finding dangerous fugitives,” said U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller.
“Finding Gorman was a priority, and we’re pleased that he’ll be brought
back to West Tennessee to face charges.”The U.S. Marshals Two
Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force is a multi-agency task force within
Western Tennessee. The Western Tennessee Division of the TRVFTF has
offices in Memphis and Jackson, and its membership is primarily composed
of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies, Memphis
Police Officers, Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies, Jackson Police
Officers, and the Tennessee Department of Corrections Special Agents.
The primary mission of the Task Force is to arrest violent offenders and
sexual predators.
Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found
at http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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