A Memphis shooting protest and riot in Frayser has left officers and reporters on the scene with minor injuries, according to local reports.
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. A local reporter said marshals were serving a warrant on a “violent suspect” who “pulled a rifle” on a marshal. 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
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a statement, that did not identify Webber, saying U.S. Marshals were serving warrants on a man who rammed his vehicle into the officers’ vehicles before exiting with a weapon.
“Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 7 p.m., multiple officers with the United States Marshals Service – Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force encountered a male, wanted on multiple warrants, outside of a home in the 2700 block of Durham Street as he was getting into a vehicle. While attempting to stop the individual, he reportedly rammed his vehicle into the officers’ vehicles multiple times before exiting with a weapon. The officers fired striking and killing the individual. No officers were injured,” the statement said.
Several officers and at least two reporters suffered minor injuries on the scene.
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.
“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,” Memphis police wrote on Twitter.
TBI confirmed: “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”
A local reporter, Luke Jones with WREG-TV, said he was hit in the head and knocked to the ground, forcing him to move to a new location.
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 News 24 said her photographer was injured.
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
See more photos and videos from the Memphis shooting protest and riot:
The Daily Memphian reported “chaos erupts” in Frayser.
In Memphis, my former colleague @yojonesreporter reporting from the aftermath of yet another police shooting: t.co/vwAoYDZYc9
Jones shared a video of two men smashing a Memphis Police car with a chair.
Just saw 2 guys smash a police car with a chair. @3onyourside
He also shared a video of people in a crowd throwing things at officers.
A few in the crowd now throwing things (not sure what) at officers who have again formed a wall. @3onyourside
Several reporters said they heard gunfire on the scene. Butcher seemed to capture a video with audio of apparent gunfire. Scanner chatted reported several calls of shots fired in the area, telling officers to “proceed with extreme caution.”
News sources reported “tensions rise” as officers stand off against a gathering crowd.
Katina Rankin with Local 24 News shared a video of a man confronting a line of police officers with riot shields raised.
Intense moments in Frayser after an officer involved shooting with a US Marshal.
She also shared a video that seemed to capture audio of gunshots.
Sounds like shots were just fired.
Joyce Peterson with WMC-TV also captured a video that seemed to catch the sound of gunfire.
