Police Say They’ve Captured Killer Wanted For Murdering Deputy On Friday

Simpson County, MS – Authorities have announced that the suspect wanted for murdering a Simpson County sheriff’s deputy Friday has been captured.

Joaquin Stevens Blackwell, 22, was captured at around 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, according to WLBT.

Blackwell was seen being placed into a patrol car and did not appear to be injured, according to WLBT.

Blackwell was wanted for murdering 77-year-old Simpson County Sheriff’s Deputy James Blair on Friday, according to WAPT.

Deputy Blair was escorting Blackwell out of Region 8 Medical Center after a mental health evaluation when Blackwell fatally shot Deputy Blair and then fled on foot.

A Blue Alert was issued for Blackwell, who eluded authorities for a day before his capture.

Joaquin Blackwell has been captured. @WJTV pic.twitter.com/bv4JR9KGw3

— Kayla Thompson (@KThompsonTV) June 13, 2020

Joaquin Blackwell has been captured and in the custody of the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department.

— MHP Jackson (@MHPTroopC) June 13, 2020

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