Crime & Safety

Falmouth Man Arrested In Mississippi, Charged With Hyannis Murder

William Hayes, 38, of Falmouth, was arrested in Mississippi in connection to a fatal shooting in Hyannis, authorities said.

FALMOUTH, MA — A Falmouth man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in Hyannis last month was arrested in Mississippi, according to the Cape and Islands District Attorney's office. William Hayes, 38, was arrested Friday by members of the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Task Force.

Authorities said they found Hayes at a relatives house in Yazoo around 3 p.m.

Police said the arrest was in connection to the death of Darrell Russ, 33, of Hyannis. According to police, Russ was shot three times outside a home in the 300 block of Yarmouth Road on Oct. 17.

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It's unclear when Hayes will be extradited to Massachusetts to face charges.

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