U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Finds West Tennessee Double
First Degree Murder Fugitive in Kansas City, Missouri.
JACKSON, Tenn. – 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.