Memphis Police are assisting in investigating a shooting involving U.S. Marshals, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
A marshal’s service was serving “violent charges” on a suspect who “pulled a rifle” on a marshal, according to Janice Broach with WMC-TV. She reported at least one marshal “fired back.” He was identified as Brandon Webber.
Source says Marshal’s service was serving a violent charges on a suspect. The suspect pulled a rifle on Marshal and at least one marshal fired back @JBroachWMC
The shooting occurred in the 2000 block of Durham in Memphis and involved the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, a U.S. Marshal Service, at about 7 p.m. local time, officials said. Officials have not released any details on the shooting.
MEDIA: TBI Agents are responding to scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 2000 block of Durham in Memphis involving members of the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, US Marshal Service. PIO @TBIKeli is headed to the scene & will provide additional info when possible
Local reporters on the scene described an “intense” scene involving a large crowd and reported hearing gunfire. At least two reporters also suffered minor injuries.
Several officers suffered minor injuries from people throwing rocks or bricks at them, according to Memphis Police Department.
Several officers have received minor injuries due to individuals throwing bricks/rocks at the officers. Officers are being check by paramedics. This is still an active scene. MPD officers are securing the area so that TBI can make the scene.
A local reporter, Luke Jones with WREG-TV said police confirmed the shooting on the scene in Frayser and tweeted a photo.
#breaking: TBI has just confirmed this was an officer-involved shooting involving US Marshals. @3onyourside
Memphis Police Department officers at the Old Allen Station were called to assist with traffic control. They were not involved in the shooting, according to WREG.
Jones said the officers “created a human wall” on Overton Crossing. He described the scene as “very unusual.”
Very unusual scene on Overton Crossing. Police have created a human wall in the road. Lots of people standing around. @3onyourside
One reporter said he was knocked to the ground by a person who hit him on the head.
Had to change locations. Guy just ran up, hit me on the side of my head and knocked me to the ground. @3onyourside
Rebecca Butcher with Local 24 News tweeted a brief video of the police presence on the scene.
HAPPENING NOW: There is a large police presence near the 2000 block of Durham. @TBInvestigation is headed to the scene to investigate this officer-involved shooting. @LocalMemphis
She later said people were throwing rocks at the officers. Police in riot gear said “hold your line” as rocks were thrown at them, she said.
UPDATE: Police are in riot gear saying “hold your line” as residents in Frayser continue to throw rocks as officers.
She said her photographer was hit by someone in the crowd.
The crowd at Overton Crossing was too volatile. My photographer sadly was hit by someone in the crowd. Thankfully he is okay! We have now moved to Durham Street—where tonight’s officer-involved shooting took place. We’re live at 10. @LocalMemphis
She shared a video of a man confronting a row of officers with riot shields up.
Intense moments in Frayser after an officer involved shooting with a US Marshal.
Joyce Peterson with WMCA-TV tweeted the scene was “deteriorating quickly” and reported a store nearby was being looted. “Officers advised there could be retaliation from the community because of the shooting that occurred,” she wrote.
She later tweeted a video that appeared to capture the sound of gunfire.
Police were requesting tear gas. Officials asked to prepare jail space, Peterson said.
NEW: the @WMCActionNews5 crew in Frayser has reestablished a live link near the scene of shooting. Being told officers requested tear gas & that 201 is being told to prepare jail space.#Memphis #wmc5
Jones tweeted “Just saw 2 guys smash a police car with a chair” along with a video. Note the video contains profanity.
Just saw 2 guys smash a police car with a chair. @3onyourside
A few people in a crowd were throwing things at officers, he tweeted, along with another video.
A few in the crowd now throwing things (not sure what) at officers who have again formed a wall. @3onyourside
He reported he heard “something being fired” which sent the crowd running briefly.
You could hear something being fired (not sure what). Sent crowd running briefly. Sounds like maybe police are trying to disperse crowd. @3onyourside
Katina Rankin with Local 24 News described the scene as “intense,” sharing a video of officers with riot shields backing up.
Intense scene in Frayser after a US Marshall involved shooting. 100’s of people on the scene.
Another video appeared to show objects being hurled at the group of officers.
More scene video from Frayser!
Jones said officers were telling the crowd to disperse over loudspeakers.
Police now have shields. Heard them telling crowd to disperse over loudspeakers.
A dispatch on the scanner asked any injured officers to report to a specific location. Scanner chatter also indicated about 12 shots were fired araound 9:30 p.m. “unknown if at officers or not.” Dispatchers repeatedly asked first responders to “use extreme caution.” An officer reported on the scanner someone threw a rock at a police car.
Peterson tweeted a picture of a damaged police car.
NEW: Here’s a look at the damage done to a @MEM_PoliceDept squad car. The windshield demolished. Some officers have riot gear. No reports of any officers seriously injured. #memphis #wmc5
Kelli Clark with WMCA-TV said she saw two officers who appeared to be helping an injured officer.
She later said the officer was injured by a bottle.
More information will be released as it becomes available.