Wanted Canadian Murder Suspect Arrested in Mississippi

ICE captures illegal alien with active murder warrant hiding out in Elvis' hometown

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:40pm

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested a 30-year-old Canadian man, Adrian Vincent Walker, who was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted murder in Toronto. Walker was found illegally living in Tupelo, Mississippi and was also in possession of a firearm at the time of his arrest.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the importance of cooperation between U.S. and Canadian law enforcement to apprehend dangerous fugitives who cross international borders to evade justice. It also underscores the ongoing efforts by ICE to identify and remove illegal aliens, especially those with serious criminal records, from communities across the United States.

The details

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Walker had an active arrest warrant in Toronto since a May 2024 shooting incident. He was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. Walker had previously served over 3 years in a Canadian prison for aggravated assault before illegally entering the U.S. at an unknown time. At the time of his arrest in Tupelo, he was found to be in illegal possession of a firearm.

  • On March 23, 2026, ICE agents arrested Adrian Vincent Walker in Tupelo, Mississippi.
  • Walker had an active arrest warrant in Toronto, Canada since a May 2024 shooting incident.

The players

Adrian Vincent Walker

A 30-year-old Canadian man who was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted murder in Toronto, and was arrested by ICE agents in Tupelo, Mississippi while illegally in possession of a firearm.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The U.S. federal agency that oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and announced the arrest of Adrian Vincent Walker.

Lauren Bis

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security who commented on Walker's arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE, one of Canada's most wanted criminals is behind bars.”

— Lauren Bis, DHS Spokesperson

What’s next

Walker will now face charges in the U.S. for illegal entry and illegal possession of a firearm, in addition to the outstanding murder charges in Canada.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing collaboration between U.S. and Canadian law enforcement to apprehend dangerous fugitives who attempt to evade justice by crossing international borders. It also underscores ICE's continued efforts to identify and remove illegal aliens, especially those with serious criminal records, from communities across the United States.