Manhunt For William Kidd Over

BREAKING NEWS

William Kidd, who was wanted by Prichard police, U.S. Marshals and the FBI for murder, attempted murder and numerous carjackings, is in custody.

Prichard Police spokesperson LaToya Veal says Kidd was arrested early Saturday morning. She says Kidd checked himself into Providence Hospital after being shot in the side. Veal says he was treated, released from medical care and is now in custody. Veal says Kidd was not shot by law enforcement but couldn’t give further details.

Kidd was wanted for killing William "Red" Hampton July 2 at a home on North Joseph Street. Three days later, police say Kidd returned to the same house and fired shots at Hampton's family. Kidd is also accused in a shooting Sunday evening at a house on Atmore Avenue and numerous carjackings. Chief Lawrence Battiste said Kidd "ranks up there at the top of my chart in my four years as a chief here as one of our most violent offenders."

Kidd was booked into Mobile Metro Jail at 5:20 a.m. on seven charges including murder, attempted murder, and possesion of marijuana.

Prichard Police and other agencies will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. to talk about the arrest.

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