DC Murder Suspect Captured In Connecticut After Manhunt

Tyjuan Bazemore, 35, was arrested in Middletown after fleeing a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A man wanted for murder in a deadly Washington, D.C. shooting was arrested in Connecticut. Tyjuan Bazemore, 35, was taken into custody in Middletown on Tuesday, February 10th by U.S. Marshals and the Middletown Police Department. Bazemore was identified as a suspect in the February 2nd shooting death of 27-year-old Nyesha Walden-Hatcher in D.C.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the coordination between law enforcement agencies across state lines to apprehend a violent fugitive. It also demonstrates the resources and determination of the U.S. Marshals Service in tracking down suspects who attempt to evade justice by fleeing to other parts of the country.

The details

Police responded to a 911 call on February 2nd and found Nyesha Walden-Hatcher unresponsive with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators identified Tyjuan Bazemore as a suspect, and a D.C. Superior Court judge issued an arrest warrant three days later. The U.S. Marshals Service Connecticut Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force then tracked Bazemore to Middletown, where he was arrested in the 100 block of Rose Circle.

  • On February 2nd, police responded to a 911 call and found the victim, Nyesha Walden-Hatcher, dead from a gunshot wound.
  • On February 5th, a D.C. Superior Court judge issued an arrest warrant for Tyjuan Bazemore.
  • On February 10th, Bazemore was arrested in Middletown, Connecticut by U.S. Marshals and the Middletown Police Department.

The players

Tyjuan Bazemore

A 35-year-old man wanted for murder in a deadly Washington, D.C. shooting.

Nyesha Walden-Hatcher

A 27-year-old woman who was fatally shot in Washington, D.C. on February 2nd.

U.S. Marshals Service

The federal law enforcement agency that tracked down and arrested Tyjuan Bazemore in Connecticut.

Middletown Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that assisted the U.S. Marshals in apprehending Tyjuan Bazemore in Middletown, Connecticut.

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What’s next

Tyjuan Bazemore is expected to be held pending extradition to Washington, D.C. to face charges for second-degree murder while armed.

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the persistence and collaboration of law enforcement in tracking down suspects who try to evade justice by fleeing across state borders. It underscores the importance of strong partnerships between federal, state, and local authorities in bringing dangerous criminals to account.