In the early hours of a summer morning in Clarksville, Tennessee, the life of 20-year-old Darius Walton was tragically cut short. On June 12, 2016, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Walton was shot and killed at the Hunter Hills Apartments on Jack Miller Boulevard. Another individual, 18-year-old Jordan Choate, was also wounded in the shooting but survived.
The male victim, Darius Walton, was found deceased at the scene, having been shot multiple times.
The investigation into Walton's death has been met with significant challenges, and years later, it remains an unsolved cold case. Clarksville Police have indicated that they believe people in the community have information that could be crucial to solving the crime, but a wall of silence has hampered their progress. Investigators found two different calibers of shell casings at the scene, suggesting the involvement of at least two firearms. Walton's mother later revealed the heart-wrenching detail that her son had been shot 12 times. In the months and years that followed his death, Walton's parents have made repeated and emotional public pleas for anyone with information to come forward and provide the answers they so desperately seek.
In the weeks leading up to his murder, Darius Walton had faced some legal troubles, having been incarcerated for three months on drug, burglary, and theft charges. However, his parents maintained that he was actively trying to turn his life around. Described as someone who loved to make people laugh, his death has left a permanent void in the lives of his family and friends.
To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Darius Walton, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case is one of several unsolved homicides in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area. In an effort to generate new leads, Crime Stoppers has increased the reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this and other cold cases. The family of Darius Walton continues to hope that one day justice will be served and that those responsible for his death will be held accountable for their actions.
