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Published on April 23, 2024
International Manhunt Escalates for Canadian Fugitive Suspected of Murder and Miami MayhemSource: U.S Marshals Service Website

The manhunt is intensifying for a Canadian national linked to high-profile crimes on both sides of the border. Deshawn Davis, 36, is sought by law enforcement for a kidnapping and murder that shook Ontario in January 2022 and a deadly shooting a year later in a Miami Beach nightclub. The U.S. Marshals have stepped up their efforts, appealing to the public for any information that could lead to his capture, with a bounty that could put up to $7,500 in the pocket of the tipster who points them towards Davis.

According to WSVN, Davis has been on the run since the alleged forcible abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri from a relative's home in Ontario, after which she has not been seen. Along with two others, Davis is accused of masquerading as a police officer to commit the crime. Hajtamiri has been presumed dead, as she remains missing more than a year later. Canadian authorities, grappling desperately to find Hajtamiri, have put forth a $100,000 reward for information leading to her location.

Davis's profile looms on Canada's 25 Most Wanted list, reflecting the gravity of his alleged crimes. The U.S. Marshals have classified Davis's case as a "major case" to exemplify the urgent need to apprehend him. Davis, described as standing six feet tall and weighing around 175 pounds with brown eyes and black hair, has distinctive tattoos decorating his neck, forearms, and chest. The public has been urged to contribute to his capture by submitting tips through the USMS Tips App or calling 1-877-WANTED-2.

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