ICE Arrests Canadian Top-25 Most Wanted Fugitive in Mississippi

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Filed March 31st, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

ICE arrested Adrian Vincent Walker, a Canadian national and top-25 most-wanted fugitive, at a residence in Tupelo, Mississippi on March 23, 2026. Walker is wanted by Toronto Police Service for first-degree murder and attempted murder following a May 2024 shooting. He faces federal charges for illegal entry and illegal possession of a firearm.

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ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations arrested 30-year-old Adrian Vincent Walker, a Canadian illegal alien on Canada's top-25 most-wanted fugitives list. The arrest occurred at a residence in Tupelo, Mississippi on March 23, 2026. Walker is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder by Toronto Police Service following a May 7, 2024 shooting in York District, Toronto. He faces additional federal charges for illegal entry and illegal possession of a firearm, and has a prior criminal history including over three years in Canadian prison for aggravated assault.

This arrest represents routine law enforcement coordination between U.S. and Canadian authorities and does not impose new compliance obligations on regulated entities or the general public. The case demonstrates ongoing cross-border law enforcement cooperation targeting international fugitives. No immediate action is required from compliance officers or regulated entities as this is an individual criminal enforcement matter.

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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien on Canada’s Top 25 Most Wanted Fugitives List in Mississippi

ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien on Canada’s Top 25 Most Wanted Fugitives List in Mississippi

Release Date: March 31, 2026
Adrian Walker is wanted in Canada for murder and facing federal charges for illegal possession of a firearm

WASHINGTON **** – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after arresting 30-year-old illegal alien Adrian Vincent Walker, a Canadian top-25-most-wanted international fugitive accused of first-degree murder. He now faces federal charges for illegal entry and illegal possession of a firearm.

On March 23, ICE arrested criminal illegal alien Adrian Walker at a residence in Tupelo, Mississippi. During the operation, he was found to illegally be in possession of a firearm.

The Toronto Canada Police Service (TPS) also has an active warrant for Walker’s arrest following a May 7, 2024 shooting in the York District of Toronto. TPS has charged Walker with first-degree murder and attempted murder.

Walker has previously served over three years in Canadian prison for aggravated assault.

Adrian Vincent Walker

He entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown date and time.

“Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE, one of Canada’s most wanted criminals is behind bars. This illegal alien was wanted for a murder in Canada,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “He is now facing charges for illegal entry into the U.S. and illegal possession of a firearm. DHS is grateful to our law enforcement officers and partners who took this illegal alien off of our streets and behind bars where he will finally face justice for his crimes.”

This case was investigated and prosecuted by the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) as part of Operation Take Back America.