Jeremiah Blanks is currently being held in Michigan, pending extradition.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that an arrest has been made in the murder investigation of former Page High and Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton, who was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Sept. 7 in Greensboro.
Jeremiah Diago Blanks, 20, has been charged with felony first-degree murder. Detectives arrested Blanks in Michigan on Tuesday with help of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to a press release.
Blanks is currently being held in the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac, Michigan, pending extradition.
On Sept. 7, deputies responded to a call regarding a noise disturbance at a loud house party on Spring Mill Road in Greensboro. While on their way to the scene, deputies said they received updated information indicating that a shooting had occurred.
When deputies arrived, they found Overton suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Overton died at the scene at just 26 years old.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a news conference regarding the arrest Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m., per a release.
We don’t have any other information about what pointed authorities in Blanks’ direction or what caused the incident. Make sure to stay with WFMY News 2 for the latest on this developing story.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact Detective J. Robertson at 336-641-5969. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous should contact Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.
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