Selma Police search for armed and dangerous murder suspect

From the West Alabama Newsroom–

Selma Police are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect — wanted in the city’s 19th murder of the year.

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Police Chief Kenta Fulford says investigators have identified a suspect — in the Queen City’s latest homicide.

“We’ve discovered Mr. Tramaine Walter as a suspect and we are looking for him at this time,” said Fulford.

Walter is accused in the shooting death of 32 year old Jasmine Callens. The mother of five — was shot on the 1500 block of Tremont Street on September 12th. Her children range in age — from 14 to 5 years old.

“The young lady was shot in front of the children,” said Fulford.

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Fulford says Walter is wanted on two counts of capital murder. He says Walter has a violent criminal history — and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Fulford says U.S. Marshals have been called in to help track Walter down, but he also wants the public to be on the lookout.

“If anyone have any information of his whereabouts please contact the Selma Police Department.”

The number to call is (334) 874-2125 — or you can simply call 9-1-1.

People with information can also call Crime Stoppers at 215-STOP.

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