U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested a Canadian national wanted for murder who was found hiding in Tupelo, Mississippi, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Officials said 30-year-old Adrian Vincent Walker, who had been listed among Canada’s top 25 most wanted fugitives, was taken into custody on March 23. At the time of his arrest, Walker was allegedly in illegal possession of a firearm while residing in the United States without legal status.

Authorities say Walker has been the subject of an active arrest warrant in Toronto since May 2024 in connection with a shooting that left one person dead and another injured. He is facing charges in Canada for first-degree murder and attempted murder.

DHS officials stated that Walker entered the United States illegally and was classified as a “got-away,” meaning he evaded detection during unlawful entry. Prior to the current charges, he had served more than three years in a Canadian prison for aggravated assault.

In a statement, DHS spokesperson Lauren Bis praised federal agents for locating and apprehending Walker, saying the arrest removed a dangerous individual from U.S. communities and ensures he will face legal consequences.

Walker is now in federal custody and faces charges in the United States for illegal entry and unlawful possession of a firearm. Authorities have not yet detailed the timeline for potential extradition proceedings to Canada, where he remains wanted for the homicide case.