Memphis-area fugitive task force offers cash reward as search continues for wanted murder suspect
Reward offered as multi-agency effort intensifies
A multi-agency fugitive task force operating in the Memphis area has announced a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted on a murder charge, widening its public appeal as investigators continue efforts to locate the suspect.
The suspect, Detreka Thomas, 26, is wanted on a murder warrant issued in Greenwood, Mississippi. The case stems from the April 1, 2024, shooting death of Accardo Willis in Greenwood, authorities said.
What investigators say about the suspect and the case
Investigators described Thomas as 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 160 pounds. Law enforcement has warned the public not to approach him, describing him as armed and dangerous.
Officials said the search expanded toward Memphis after investigators developed information indicating Thomas frequents the Memphis area. The reward announced for information leading to his arrest is up to $1,500, and tips can be provided anonymously through established law-enforcement tip channels.
Suspect: Detreka Thomas, 26
Charge: Murder (warrant issued in Greenwood, Mississippi)
Victim: Accardo Willis
Incident date: April 1, 2024
Reward: Up to $1,500 for information leading to arrest
How task forces operate in the Memphis region
The case highlights the way regional fugitive task forces coordinate across jurisdictional lines when suspects are believed to move between cities and states. In the Memphis area, federal, state and local agencies frequently work jointly on locating individuals accused of violent felonies, including homicide cases. Those efforts often rely on a combination of investigative leads, public tips and targeted operations.
Law enforcement has increasingly used reward announcements and tip lines in high-priority cases, particularly when a suspect is believed to have ties to multiple locations. In many investigations, officials seek information about associates, vehicles, frequent locations and recent sightings, while emphasizing that the public should not attempt contact with a suspect considered dangerous.
Anyone with information is urged to report it through official tip channels and avoid direct contact with the suspect.
What the public can do
Authorities have asked anyone with information that could help locate Thomas to provide details such as last known whereabouts, recent travel patterns, possible addresses, or other identifying information. Investigators have also reiterated that tips can be submitted anonymously, and that even small details can help corroborate leads and narrow the search area.
The investigation remains active, and the reward offer is intended to encourage information that results in Thomas being taken into custody.