QUINCY, ILL. -- Vincent B. Carter was arrested Friday at approximately 10:50 a.m. He was taken into custody without incident at a residence on the North side of Quincy by members of the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
Carter was wanted in the shooting death of 53-year-old Terry L. Williams. An arrest warrant was issued and he has been formally charged with first degree murder.
The Quincy Police Department was called to 219 S. 11th Street just after 3 p.m. Thursday for reports of the shooting. Williams was shot while Carter fled the scene on foot.
Williams was taken to Blessing Hospital where he was prounounced dead a short time later.
The Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force worked together to locate and apprehend Carter.
Chief Copley said Thursday that Carter was considered armed and dangerous.
Carter has been lodged at the Adams County Sheriff's Department on the warrant for the charge of first degree murder. Bond has been set in the amount of $1,000,000.
He will have a court appearance on Monday, January 7th.
Also according to the Quincy Police Department, an investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
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