MEMPHIS, Tenn — U.S. Marshals announced they have captured a suspect wanted in a June 2023 murder in Memphis' Westwood neighborhood.
Kenneth Jackson, 31, was arrested by Marshals in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2023. Jackson faces charges of first-degree murder and convicted felon in possession of a handgun.
Memphis Police said their officers responded to a shooting at 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the 4200 block of Lawnview Street. They found a man dead on the scene. Investigators said the suspect drove from the scene in a green Chevrolet SUV.
Marshals said Jackson was identified by MPD as a suspect, and a warrant was issued the same day as the murder.
The next day, Marshals took up the case, and said they learned Jackson had taken off to Texas, and Marshals there tracked him down and took him into custody.
Anyone with more information on this shooting can call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
