UPDATE: June 12 at 1:30 p.m.
The Missoula Police Department found and arrested 31-year-old fugitive Jesse Lewis, who was wanted for deliberate homicide in Kentucky, on Wednesday, KPAX News reported.
Following updated information about his location, a SWAT team was deployed to the 2200 block of Mullan Road, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory for the safety of the public, according to MPD.
Lewis was taken into custody without incident, and the advisory was lifted shortly thereafter.
KPAX added that there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the department is coordinating with authorities on extradition for Lewis.
UPDATE: June 10 at 4 p.m.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office released additional information on murder suspect, 31-year-old Jesse Lewis, after he reportedly fled a homicide scene at 400 Athens Boonesboro Road.
Officials reported that Lewis is not believed to be in Clark County and he was last seen driving a stolen blue 2004 Toyota 4Runner with front end damage and Florida license plate number CK25JW.
Lewis is considered armed and dangerous.
Any information on the whereabouts of Lewis was asked by detectives to contact 859-744-4390.
Original Story:
The sheriff's office identified the victim's body found at the location as 47-year-old Michael M. Walker from Florida. The Clark County Coroner and the Kentucky State Medical Examiner's Office made the identification.
The sheriff's office says that arrest warrants have been obtained for 31-year-old Jesse Lewis "on the charges of Murder, Theft by unlawful Taking (Auto), and Tampering with Physical Evidence."
Lewis is believed to have left the area, and the sheriff's office does not believe Clark County residents are in any immediate danger.
According to the release, Lewis is believed to be driving a Blue 2004 Toyota 4Runner with Florida license tags 'CK25JW.'
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Clark County Sheriff's Office at 859-744-4390.
Original Story:
The Clark County Sheriff confirmed on Wednesday that there is a death investigation underway off Athens Boonesboro Road.
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