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Kokomo Today
By the People, for the People
Two Vicksburg Homicide Suspects Arrested in Indiana
Quintin Wilson and Arkeyveion Stamps, both 18, were taken into custody in Kokomo, Indiana on first-degree murder charges.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Two 18-year-old suspects wanted in connection with a Vicksburg homicide were arrested Sunday in Kokomo, Indiana, authorities said. Investigators located the suspects' vehicle at a residence east of the city and after a brief negotiation, the two suspects were taken into custody on first-degree murder charges.
Why it matters
This arrest highlights the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies across state lines to apprehend suspects wanted for serious crimes. The homicide of 18-year-old Jaylon Walker in Vicksburg has shaken the local community, and bringing the alleged perpetrators to justice is a priority.
The details
According to Kokomo police, officers were contacted by the Vicksburg Police Department on Feb. 21 regarding information that the suspects might be in the Kokomo area. Investigators located the suspects' vehicle at a residence east of the city. Around 8 a.m. Feb. 22, officers executed a search warrant at the home and took Quintin Wilson and Arkeyveion Stamps, both 18, into custody on first-degree murder charges.
- On Feb. 11, Jaylon Walker, 18, of Hermanville was found dead inside his vehicle on U.S. Highway 61 South in Vicksburg.
- On Feb. 21, the Vicksburg Police Department contacted Kokomo police with information that the suspects might be in the Kokomo area.
- On Feb. 22 around 8 a.m., officers executed a search warrant and arrested Quintin Wilson and Arkeyveion Stamps.
The players
Quintin Wilson
An 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the homicide of Jaylon Walker in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Arkeyveion Stamps
An 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the homicide of Jaylon Walker in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Jaylon Walker
An 18-year-old from Hermanville, Mississippi who was found dead inside his vehicle on U.S. Highway 61 South in Vicksburg on February 11.
What’s next
Wilson and Stamps are being held in Indiana pending extradition to Mississippi to face first-degree murder charges.
The takeaway
This case demonstrates the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies across state lines to apprehend suspects wanted for serious crimes. The homicide of Jaylon Walker has deeply impacted the Vicksburg community, and bringing the alleged perpetrators to justice is a crucial step in the healing process.
