Authorities have announced that a previously convicted felon has been charged in connection to a shooting incident during the Tennessee State University Homecoming. Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Thomas Jaworski made the announcement on Thursday.

24-year-old Marquez Diaz has been charged with being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The criminal complaint explains that MNPD officers were searching for Davis on October 14 to arrest him on state charges in connection to the deadly shooting during the Homecoming Celebration on October 12.

Authorities found Davis in a residence in North Nashville and prepared to arrest him on outstanding warrants. The criminal complaint explains that Davis was caught on aerial surveillance exiting the residence’s rooftop, climbing to an adjacent rooftop, and discarding a firearm.

Davis was arrested in connection to the shooting. MNPD officers found a Franklin Armory Model FAI-15 caliber multi-pistol, according to the criminal complaint. The complaint says Davis has prior felony convictions for robbery, possession of a controlled substance for resale, and being a felon in possession of a handgun.

If convicted, Diaz will face up to 15 years in prison for the federal firearm violation.