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Three charged in connection with carjacking that ended with crash into light pole

The carjacking happened January 27th at Elder Road and Daggett Street in southwest Shelby County.
Credit: Shelby County Sheriff's Office
David Elion & Edward Spencer

MEMPHIS, Tenn — UPDATE 2/10/2021 - Three people have been arrested in connection with a carjacking that ended with a crash into a light pole.

The carjacking happened January 27th at Elder Road and Daggett Street in southwest Shelby County.

19-year-old David Elion is charged with attempted first degree murder, employing a firearm with the intent to commit a felony, and evading arrest. Investigators said he also had warrants with Memphis Police related to carjackings.

18-year-old Edward Spencer was arrested on MPD warrants for carjacking and employing a firearm with the intent to commit a felony.

An unnamed 17-year-old was also arrested on outstanding warrants for evading arrest, reckless endangerment, and failure to stop.

Credit: Shelby County Sheriff's Office
David Elion
Credit: Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Edward Spencer

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1/27/2021 - Deputies are on the scene in Southwest Memphis where a carjacked vehicle crashed into light pole near Elder Road and Daggett Street. 

The carjacking happened earlier, Wednesday, in Southeast Shelby County.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office didn't say how many suspects were involved, but one was detained and later taken to Regional One Hospital in non-critical condition.

The investigation is still ongoing.

If anyone knows any information about the carjacking, please call CrimeStoppers at (901)-528-CASH.

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