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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man wanted for murder in Memphis two years ago was captured by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday morning.

Deunta Youngblood, 31, is now facing a first-degree murder charge.

Deunta Youngblood (U.S. Marshals Service Memphis)

On October 11, 2023, Memphis Police said they investigated an incident involving a man who was brutally beaten and left for dead near the 1600 block of Rayburn Street.

Two days later, the man died from his injuries. He has been identified as Shanqualus Morgan.

On January 15, 2025, an arrest warrant was issued for Deunta Youngblood. He was tracked down to a home in Parkway Village in the 4600 block of Chancellor Cove.

U.S. Marshals say Youngblood was found hiding in a closet and was taken into custody without further incident.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with Youngblood’s arrest.

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