After 13 days investigating the murder of 24yo Xzavia Williams in Mesa, the Mesa Police Department in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force as well as the Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force has succeeded in bringing justice to Xzavia’s family.
On January 15, 2021 just before 2:00 a.m. Officers were on a traffic stop around 435 E. 2nd St Mesa, AZ when they heard a gunshot. Officers began searching the area just as dispatch received a call for service at this location. When officers arrived, they located a 24yo female with a gunshot wound. The female was pronounced deceased on scene.
Mesa Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to the scene and began their investigation to find Xzavia’s killer.
During the investigation, Detectives were able to access video surveillance obtained from the apartment complex where Xzavia was murdered. This video showed the suspect and his vehicle. It also showed the suspect holding a white Styrofoam cup, which was found in a bush by Xzavia’s apartment.
A canvass of the area gave Detectives further video of the suspect and his vehicle at a Circle K, prior to the shooting.
After 5 days of investigation, DNA analysis of the Styrofoam cup provided Detectives with the name of the suspect, Cherdon Mitchell.
Cherdon’s driver’s license photo and registered vehicle were compared to what the apartment complex and Circle K video captured and were found to be a match.
Immediately, Detectives sought and were granted a 2nd Degree Murder warrant for the arrest of Cherdon.
On January 28, 2021 Cherdon was taken into custody in Frisco, Texas by the U.S. Marshals Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force after receiving a request for assistance from the Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.
“The swift development of intelligence and teamwork displayed by all agencies involved led to the arrest of this dangerous fugitive,” said United States Marshal David Gonzales. “The Marshals Service is proud to assist our partners to ensure the accused is held accountable, wherever they may flee.”
The Mesa Police Department is honored to make this announcement and to showcase the importance of working together with not only our community, but also our law enforcement partners to bring justice to Xzavia and her family.
