Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery in 2022 Clarksville Shooting

Darius Dwayne Archibald sentenced to 8 years for attempted aggravated robbery in fatal incident.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:06pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark surface, lit dramatically by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.A single spent bullet casing serves as a somber reminder of the violence that has plagued Clarksville.Clarksville Today

An Alabama man named Darius Dwayne Archibald has pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated robbery charges in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting in Clarksville, Tennessee. Archibald was originally charged with murder but the charge was reduced as part of a plea deal, and he was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Clarksville faces with violent crime and the complexities of prosecuting such cases, as the original murder charge was ultimately reduced through a plea bargain.

The details

On February 17, 2022, police responded to a call at the Manning and Wynwood Drive apartments in Clarksville and found 20-year-old Decarlos Perkins with a fatal gunshot wound. Archibald, 22, was initially charged with Perkins' murder, but on March 11 he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attempted aggravated robbery. As part of the plea deal, the murder charge was dismissed, and Archibald was sentenced to 8 years in the Tennessee Department of Corrections.

  • On February 17, 2022, police responded to the shooting incident.
  • On March 11, 2026, Archibald pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated robbery.

The players

Darius Dwayne Archibald

A 22-year-old Alabama man who pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated robbery charges in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of Decarlos Perkins in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Decarlos Perkins

A 20-year-old man who was fatally shot in Clarksville, Tennessee in 2022.

Zayonna Price

An individual who was charged with homicide in Perkins' death and later pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of second-degree murder, receiving a 30-year sentence.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Clarksville faces with violent crime and the complexities of prosecuting such cases, as the original murder charge against Archibald was ultimately reduced through a plea bargain.