Derrick Terrell Williams and Izola McMillon, wanted for the murder of Mohamed Alanzalli last Tuesday night, were arrested Sunday morning by police in Chicago, officials said.
"The two suspects were apprehended without incident at a residence in Chicago," said MPD Det. Rusty Powell Sunday afternoon. "There will be an extradition hearing there on (today). We will know then if they are going to fight extradition back to Meridian to face the charges."
Williams and McMillon are charged with capital murder, robbery and vehicle theft.
Williams, 25, and McMillon, 20, have been the primary suspects in the death of Alnazalli, 52, of Meridian. Alnazalli was the owner operator of the BP Convenience Store located at 1019 Bonita Lakes Road and Hwy. 39 Bypass. Alanazlli was found bludgeoned to death Wednesday morning inside the store. The preliminary autopsy report from Jackson received Thursday morning stated the cause of death was from blunt force trauma. Alanzalli's vehicle that was believed stolen by the two suspects was found late Thursday night in a public housing complex in western Chicago.
Williams and McMillon moved to Meridian from Chicago about a month ago. They were living with a relative of Williams on Braxton Avenue. McMillon had worked at the convenience store for one week prior to the incident.
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Morning update for Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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In memory of those who died
A 21-gun salute is a common part of any Memorial Day program.
But the release of 21 snow white doves representing the peace we enjoy today because of those who have fallen in battle was a rare treat of the Second Annual Memorial Day Program held Monday afternoon at Magnolia Cemetery in Meridian. -
Choctaw Expressions to be showcased
The Mississippi Craft Center will present Choctaw Expressions as the featured cultural and historical exhibit for the month of June.
The presentation will showcase the rich and unique heritage of the Mississippi Choctaw Indians with traditional cultural arts and artifacts. The exhibition is set to open to the public on Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The Mississippi Craft Center, located in Ridgeland, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission and will highlight this unique event through June 30. -
Earth’s Bounty Festival Saturday
Residents in the Meridian area will have the opportunity to purchase locally grown or made products throughout the summer and fall through the Earth’s Bounty festival.
The expanded version of the current farmer's market will take place on the first Saturday of every month from June-November at Singing Brakeman Park in Meridian near Union Station. -
WWI soldier’s family receives Purple Heart
About three weeks before the end of WW I, two young officers with the 320 Machine Gun Battalion crept through the battered moonscape of France on a mission to find new positions for their weapons.
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Man dies of gunshot wound
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Leading Edges uses technology to enhance advertising
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Meridian soldier to receive posthumous Purple Heart
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