Murder suspect turns self in Wednesday morning

A suspect wanted in a Saturday morning shooting that left one dead and two wounded has been taken into custody.

Roeland Williams, 24, turned his self into authorities at the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Wednesday morning, according to Sheriff Tom Tindle. He was taken into custody peacefully and without incident.

Williams was wanted in a shooting incident that occurred around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on Mildred Davis Road. The shooting led to the death of 26-year-old John Lee Starks III. Another person suffered life-threatening injuries and was in critical condition while another victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The names of the two wounded victims was not being released.

Williams was expected to make his initial appearance in Justice Court later Wednesday. He is being charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault and use of a deadly weapon. His bond -- if any -- will be set during the initial appearance.

Authorities had been searching for Williams since Saturday. The Adams County Sheriff's Department assisted in the search.

Tindle said he wanted to thank everyone in his department for working the case and wanted to thank all law enforcement that assisted in trying to locate the suspect.

The investigation is continuing and further details are not being released.