Shelton homicide suspects caught

Police arrested Shelton homicide suspects William Williams, 40, and Kennedy Karpf, 24, “without incident,” on Oct. 11 in Medford, Oregon, according to the Medford Police Department.

The pair were sought in connection with the shooting death of Janus Afo on Sept. 28 in downtown Shelton.

Police say they used a SWAT team, drones and crisis negotiators to surround a residence in Medford where Williams was staying. Williams surrendered within 15 minutes.

Karpf was at a nearby business and was also arrested without incident, according to police.

Prosecutors have charged Williams with second-degree murder and felony possession of a firearm and Karpf with first-degree rendering criminal assistance.

Police will transport Williams and Karpf back to Shelton, if both waive extradition. If they contest, Mason County prosecutors will have to get Gov. Jay Inslee to issue an arrest warrant for presentation to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, according to law enforcement officials.

Medford police found the pair with the help of U.S. Marshals, according to a news release.