Nichlos Montay Muldrow, a 29-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 12, 2021, in Texarkana, Texas. Muldrow was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Oaklawn Village Shopping Center while sitting in his car. He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Following Muldrow's death, authorities issued a murder warrant for Marques Jujuan Thompson, a 20-year-old male from Texarkana, Texas.
Thompson was believed to have shot Muldrow and was also wanted for other offenses, including aggravated assault and probation violations. Thompson was later arrested and added to the Texas Ten Most Wanted List.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Charles Jerome Carter, a 32-year-old male, was identified as the shooter. Carter was found guilty of Muldrow's murder and sentenced to life in prison. The trial revealed that Carter and Muldrow had an argument before the shooting, which led to Carter firing multiple shots at Muldrow. Witnesses testified that Carter claimed he and Muldrow were meeting to complete a marijuana transaction, but the situation escalated into violence.
The case concluded with Carter receiving a life sentence, providing some measure of justice for Muldrow's family. The investigation involved collaboration between the Texarkana Texas Police Department, Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and other agencies. The jury's decision was upheld on appeal, ensuring that Carter would remain in prison for the foreseeable future.
Muldrow's death and the subsequent legal proceedings have been a significant event in Texarkana, highlighting the importance of community safety and the pursuit of justice for victims and their families.
