# Murder Suspect Arrested in Tennessee for Deadly Kalamazoo Hit-And-Run
Darqareoin Damont Mills, 29, was taken into custody in Haywood County, Tennessee, on outstanding warrants for second-degree murder and failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing death.
The arrest marks the culmination of a months-long investigation that began after Mills fled Michigan following a fatal hit-and-run crash in Kalamazoo.
Victim Identified as Mark McBride
The incident occurred on March 25, 2026, in the Vine neighborhood on South Westnedge Avenue near Axel Street. Witnesses reported seeing two cars speeding before one struck 52-year-old Mark McBride.
McBride, a father of two and grandfather who worked for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, was killed in the crash. The suspect vehicle fled the scene following the accident.
Long Manhunt Ends in Tennessee
For weeks, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety detectives worked leads in the case. They eventually teamed up with the U.S. Marshals Service to track Mills down.
Mills was found in Brownsville, Tennessee, about 60 miles northeast of Memphis. Law enforcement searched his residence in Haywood County and discovered him hiding in an attic crawl space in the home.
According to the Tampa Free Press, Mills remained in the overhead area despite orders to surrender. The ceiling structure gave way, and he fell through the drywall into the living space below, where he was immediately apprehended by officers.
Extradition Process Underway
Mills waived his extradition hearing on Tuesday. He will be transported back to Kalamazoo, where he faces potential life in prison if convicted.
The coordinated investigation involved the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Michigan Department of Corrections Absconder Recovery Unit.
Community Impact
The family of Mark McBride has been seeking justice since the fatal crash. McBride was described by his brother as a special soul and a lifelong best friend.
The arrest brings closure to a case that has affected the Vine neighborhood and the broader Kalamazoo community.