News Summary
Jesse Lewis, a 31-year-old murder suspect from Kentucky, was arrested in Missoula, Montana, after a tip led authorities to his location. Lewis was wanted for the homicide of Michael Walker, whose body was found in Kentucky. Upon his capture, authorities prioritized public safety with a shelter-in-place advisory that was lifted soon after his arrest. Lewis is facing multiple serious charges, including murder and auto theft, and extradition to Kentucky is underway.
Missoula, Montana
Jesse Lewis, a 31-year-old murder suspect from Kentucky, was apprehended on Wednesday night in Missoula, Montana, following a tip about his whereabouts. Authorities arrested Lewis on Mullan Road after a coordinated response that included a shelter-in-place alert and the deployment of a SWAT team.
Lewis was wanted in connection with the homicide of 47-year-old Michael Walker, whose body was found in an apartment on Athens Boonesboro Road in Clark County, Kentucky, on June 4, 2025. Investigating deputies discovered Walker had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, prompting them to issue arrest warrants for Lewis.
Prior to his capture, Lewis was observed driving a stolen blue Toyota 4Runner, drawing the attention of law enforcement. Upon receiving a tip regarding his location in Montana, local authorities initiated a response that ultimately led to his arrest without incident.
Details of the Arrest
Following his arrest, Jesse Lewis was booked into the Missoula County Jail. The incident prompted the Missoula Police Department to act quickly, as they prioritized public safety by issuing a shelter-in-place advisory. This advisory was lifted shortly after he was taken into custody.
Legal Charges
Jesse Lewis is currently facing multiple charges in Kentucky, including murder, auto theft, and tampering with physical evidence. The seriousness of these charges reflects the violent nature of the crime he is accused of, and authorities in both Montana and Kentucky are now working together to facilitate his extradition back to Kentucky to face these allegations.
Background Information
The homicide case centers around the death of Michael Walker, whose discovery in early June has drawn considerable attention in Clark County. The investigation led to the identification of Jesse Lewis as a primary suspect due to evidence collected from the crime scene and information gathered during the inquiry.
As details surrounding the case continue to unfold, law enforcement agencies are remanding Lewis until his extradition is arranged. The collaborative efforts between the Missoula Police Department and Kentucky authorities emphasize the seriousness with which they are treating this case.
As the judicial process progresses, community members in both Montana and Kentucky are closely monitoring developments related to this case, particularly given the nature of the charges against Lewis and the violence involved in Walker’s death.
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Additional Resources
- WKYT News
- Wikipedia: Murder in the United States
- WTVQ News
- Google Search: Kentucky murder suspect arrest
- Missoula Current
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Crime
- LEX 18 News
- Google News: Jesse Lewis murder arrest
