Selma PD: Murder suspect should be considered armed & dangerous

Published 10:26 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Selma Police are looking for Cedric DeAngelo Oliver in connection to a Sunday shooting that left a 27-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound to the head.

The department has issued an arrest warrant for Oliver for murder. Lt. Curtis Muhannad, with the Selma Police Department described the 27-year-old suspect as black male who is 5-foot-7 and weighs 152 pounds.

“Cedric Oliver is considered armed and extremely dangerous,” Muhannad said. “Law enforcement officers are advised to approach with extreme caution.”

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SPD Sgt. Evelyn Ghant announced Monday that the department responded Sunday to the 600 block of Johnson Street in reference to a call about possible shots fired in the area.

Police found a man District Attorney Michael Jackson identified as Selmont resident Daniel Barnett with a gunshot wound to the head.

Barnett received aid from Care Ambulance but died before he could be airlifted to a trauma center.

Anyone with information concerning the location of Oliver is advised to contact Crime Stoppers at (334) 874-2588 or 1-866-442-7463. The Selma Police Department Major Crimes Unit can be reached at (334) 874-2125.

Anyone with information that leads to the apprehension or capture of Oliver could receive up to a $1,000 reward. Information shared with the department will be confidential.