Fall River murder suspect arrested after more than a year on the run
by: Melanie DaSilva
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Fall River last year is in custody, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Tajon J. Saxon, 26, was wanted on charges of murder, carrying a loaded illegal firearm, and carrying and illegal firearm.
He was apprehended in New Bedford on Wednesday after being at large for more than a year.
On May 13, 2023, officers responded to County Street and found 23-year-old Diamonte Odom on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Saxon was also wanted on a warrant in connection with a May 2021 double homicide, the DA’s office said. He faces two counts of accessory to murder, after the fact.
Massachusetts State Police also previously added Saxon to its most wanted list.
He is set to be arraigned in court on Thursday.