LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department identified the man who was fatally shot in the area of NW Albright Place on Tuesday.
Officers arrived to the area and found Jayveon Montroll Hall, 24, suffering from gunshot wounds.
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Detectives identified the suspect as Willie Kyedell Thomas, 25. Investigators located information on Thomas’s whereabouts and officers moved to apprehend him. After he refused to comply with commands, he was taken into custody following the deployment of a law enforcement K-9, police said.
Thomas was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. After his release he is expected to be interviewed by detectives and booked into the Columbia County Detention Facility. Appropriate criminal charges are forthcoming, authorities said.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue processing evidence, conducting interviews and coordinating with the Office of the State Attorney.
“On behalf of the men and women of the Lake City Police Department, I want to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jayveon Hall during this difficult time,” Chief Gerald Butler said. “No family should have to endure the loss of a loved one to violence. Our thoughts and prayers remain with those who knew and loved him as they navigate this tragic loss.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Amanda Pepin at the Lake City Police Department at (386) 752-4343, the LCPD TIPS line at (386) 719-2068 or Crime Stoppers of Columbia County at (386) 754-7099.