UPDATE: the suspect has turned himself in. Read the updated story here.
Police are currently searching for a suspect involved in the murder of a 16-year-old girl.
Demarkus F. Hedges, 18, is currently at large following an early morning shooting Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Boone County Sheriffs said they received a report of a person that had sustained a gun shot wound at approximately 2:18 a.m. at 3015 Silver Brook Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies found a 16-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Through the investigation, detectives learned there was also an 18-year-old female, 18-year-old male and a 17-year-old female hanging out with Hedges and the victim much of Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
According to their witness statements, a bag of marijuana fell on the bedroom floor and Hedges demanded the victim pick it up. The victim refused. Hedges then pointed his handgun at the victim’s head and fired one shot.
Hedges is charged with one count of murder, one count of tampering with physical evidence and two counts of unlawful transaction with a minor, 2nd degree.
He is currently at large and considered armed and dangerous.
Hedges is a Black male, approximately 6-foot-3 and 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing black jeans with a black hooded sweatshirt and a cross body bag. He fled the scene in a 2010 Nissan Maxima, maroon in color, with Ohio temporary tag P766470.
Individuals with information on Hedges’ whereabouts are encouraged to call the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at (859) 334-2227 or Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040.
