Fugitive wanted in triple shooting that killed Lakeland toddler arrested in Plant City
LAKELAND, Fla. - After being on the run for nearly two months, a man connected to a triple shooting in Lakeland that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy has been arrested.
According to the Lakeland Police Department, Demarius Keshaun Wilson was arrested in Plant City around 9 p.m. on Monday during a traffic stop. Police say he was the passenger in a vehicle and was wanted on charged of tampering with evidence in connection to the deadly shooting.
Police say three-year-old Jaquez "JD" Norton was in a Toyota Rav 4 with his three-month-old sister, his mother, and her boyfriend on March 11 and when they were leaving the Cambridge Cove apartments, their car was blocked by a white Dodge Challenger.
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According to police, Kavarius Green and Kemarius Wilson got out of the Challenger with guns. After an argument, police say Green started firing his rifle, hitting JD in the backseat and Kemarius Wilson, who was behind the Toyota Rav4. Police say Kamarius Wilson was taken to a hospital in a private car and died.
Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Police say the mother's boyfriend was also shot, but he was armed and fired shots back.
Police have charged Green, 30, with two counts of murder for the death of "JD" and his accomplice, Kamarius Wilson. Green turned himself in to authorities a few days after the shooting.
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In an earlier interview, police said they believed Demarius Wilson was driving the car the three men were in.
"We are pleased Demarius Wilson is in custody where he belongs," said Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor. "We are grateful to the public for all of the leads and tips provided, and we thank the Plant City Police Department for their valuable assistance. Our detectives have worked tirelessly on this case since it began and continue to pursue every lead and process all evidence to prosecute all the individuals involved. Our hearts continue to be with the family and are committed to ensure they receive justice."
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