On December 29, 2022, Clarence Adkins 4th was shot in the 2000 block of W. Pratt Street, following a dispute inside a convenience store.

Adkins was transported to Shock Trauma where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Homicide detectives assumed control of the investigation and were able to obtain video footage showing the suspect. With that footage, detectives were able to identify the suspect and obtain an arrest warrant.

On February 13, 2023 at approximately 10:20 a.m., members of the Southern District Action Team arrested 25-year-old Quintell Holmes in the 2000 block of W. Pratt Street, the same block where the incident occurred. Holmes was in possession of a loaded handgun when he was taken into custody.

Holmes was transported to the Homicide Section where he was interviewed, and then to Central Booking where he has been charged with an additional Handgun Violation and 1st Degree Murder.

Quintell Holmes is being held without bail.