News Summary
A 23-year-old man, Dakarin Arnett, has been arrested in connection with the 2018 shooting death of Jerald Holiday Jr. in Memphis. U.S. Marshals apprehended Arnett after months of pursuit, revealing his connection to the case when he was a minor. Arnett had outstanding warrants for previous assaults and is set to appear in court soon, as the community seeks justice for this violent crime.
Memphis โ Dakarin Arnett, a 23-year-old man, was apprehended on Thursday in Memphis and is now accused of first-degree murder in connection with the 2018 shooting death of Jerald Holiday Jr. Arnett’s arrest was executed by the U.S. Marshals Service, which had been actively pursuing him for several months.
The shooting incident that led to Holiday’s death occurred on September 23, 2018. Holiday was found shot dead at the busy intersection of Kaye Road and White Station Road in southeast Memphis. Following the incident, investigations pointed to Arnett, who at that time was just 16 years old.
Initially, Arnett was booked in Juvenile Court a year after the murder. However, he was later released and the case was transferred to adult court, prompting Arnett to go into hiding. A warrant for his arrest was issued in March 2022 when he was officially identified as a suspect in the case.
U.S. Marshals conducted weeks of preparation leading up to Arnett’s arrest at a residence on Wessex Drive in the Whitehaven area of Memphis. On the day of the arrest, a relative answered the door, and law enforcement officials were able to confirm that Arnett was inside the home. Without incident, he complied with authorities and surrendered when called out by the U.S. Marshals.
At the time of his arrest, it was revealed that Arnett had outstanding warrants for previous charges of aggravated assault and domestic assault. The U.S. Marshals highlighted their satisfaction in bringing Arnett into custody, emphasizing the importance of accountability in violent crime cases.
Arnett is expected to appear in court for his scheduled hearing on Monday at 9 a.m. The case has drawn attention due to the prolonged time it took to apprehend Arnett and the impact of the violent crime on the local community.
The murder of Jerald Holiday Jr. remains a dark chapter for Memphis, with many community members seeking justice for the victim and closure for the family affected by this tragic event. The authorities continue to address violent crimes in the area, striving to improve public safety and deter future incidents.
The arrest of Arnett marks a significant development in this long-running case, and the judicial process will now take its course, as the community watches closely to see how the legal system handles the accusations against him.
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Additional Resources
- Fox13 Memphis
- Wikipedia: Memphis, Tennessee
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- Google Search: Memphis Murder 2018
- WREG News
- Google News: Dakarin Arnett
- Local Memphis
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Violent Crime
- Hoodline
- Google Scholar: Memphis Violent Crime
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