Woman wanted in connection carjacking that turned deadly arrested

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham Police said Tuesday that a woman wanted in a deadly carjacking investigation is in custody.

Tiffany Springfield, 39 was wanted in connection with the Feb. 7 death of 39-year-old John Walker Jr.

According to police, the alleged crime happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the 2100 block of N. Roxboro Street. Officers arrived there and found Walker in the parking lot of a business. He later died at a hospital.

Officers say their investigation revealed that Walker's injuries were sustained during a carjacking.

Springfield was charged with murder on Feb. 21 and was not taken into custody at that time.

DPD has not elaborated on the manner of Walker's death, or if Springfield knew him prior to the incident.

Anyone with information about the case can call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.

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