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Nationwide manhunt intensifies as US marshals zero in on Mississippi murder suspect

Police say Detreka Thomas, 26, is armed and dangerous.

Nationwide manhunt intensifies as US marshals zero in on Mississippi murder suspect

Police say Detreka Thomas, 26, is armed and dangerous.

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      NEW THIS MORNING-- U.S. MARSHALS IS OFFERING AN UP TO REWARD FOR A MURDER SUSPECT. DETREKA THOMAS IS WANTED FOR A MURDER IN GREENWOOD. THOMAS IS CHARGED WITH THE SHOOTING DEATH OF ACCARDO WILLIS IN APRIL OF LAST YEAR. HE IS 5'7 AND APPROXIMATELY 160 PUNDS. THOMAS IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS--AND HAS TIES TO MEMPHIS, TENNESSE AND GREENWOOD. U.S. MARSHAL SERVIC
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      Updated: 7:17 AM CDT Jun 20, 2025
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      Nationwide manhunt intensifies as US marshals zero in on Mississippi murder suspect

      Police say Detreka Thomas, 26, is armed and dangerous.

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      Updated: 7:17 AM CDT Jun 20, 2025
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      The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force are looking for a murder suspect.Detreka Thomas, 26, has a warrant for his arrest in Greenwood.In April 2024, Greenwood police contacted the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and requested assistance in locating and apprehending Thomas. He is accused in the shooting death of Accardo Willis on April 1, 2024, in Greenwood.U.S. marshals say Thomas also frequents the Memphis, Tennessee, area.Thomas is listed as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and approximately 160 pounds. Law enforcement says Thomas is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to a $1,500 reward for information that leads to Thomas’ arrest. All tips are anonymous.If you have information on wanted fugitives, call the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or go to USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.

      The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force are looking for a murder suspect.

      Detreka Thomas, 26, has a warrant for his arrest in Greenwood.

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      In April 2024, Greenwood police contacted the United States Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and requested assistance in locating and apprehending Thomas. He is accused in the shooting death of Accardo Willis on April 1, 2024, in Greenwood.

      U.S. marshals say Thomas also frequents the Memphis, Tennessee, area.

      Thomas is listed as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and approximately 160 pounds.

      Law enforcement says Thomas is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him.

      The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to a $1,500 reward for information that leads to Thomas’ arrest. All tips are anonymous.

      If you have information on wanted fugitives, call the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or go to USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.