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Suspect sought in deadly Lakewood robbery at McChord Mart

Police are still looking for Marcus Williams, who is accused of stabbing McChord Mart owner to death in October.

LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Editor's note: Video contains blurred scenes of violence you may find disturbing. 

Lakewood Police are searching for the suspect in a deadly robbery at McChord Mart convenience store in October. 

The suspect has been identified as Marcus L. Williams, 24. He is accused in the robbery and stabbing death of store owner Ina Cha Choe. 

Lakewood police said Williams stabbed Choe several times while she tried to stop him from stealing money from the cash register on Oct. 14. 

Williams then ran from the store and got into a car waiting in the parking lot.

The alleged getaway driver turned himself in to Lakewood police on Tuesday. The car believed used in the crime was also seized by police. 

After the robbery, the two "bragged about the robbery to a friend," according to police. A day later, the pair had discovered Choe died after seeing it on the news. 

Failing to encourage the two to turn themselves in, the friend gave the information to police a few weeks later. 

Williams' DNA was found on a bottle of barbecue sauce he had picked up during the robbery, according to police. 

Murder warrants were issued on Nov. 8. 

A plan was put in place to arrest Williams when he check in with his DOC probation officer on Nov. 12. Williams did not show up to his DOC appointment, however. 

Police say if you see Williams, do not approach him and call 911. 

Williams is 5'9" and weighs about 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, and a tattoo of a star on his chest and the numbers "253" on his left wrist. 

CrimeStoppers will be offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and charges.

If you have any information, you can give them a call at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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