MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A no-former FedEx employee is in jail after police said he shot a coworker following an argument at a FedEx supply chain facility in Oakhaven.
The Memphis Police Department said the shooting happened at 3955 E. Holmes Rd around 10:30 p.m. on November 2.
When officers arrived on scene, the 24-year-old victim told investigators his coworker Will Morris shot him in the abdomen. The victim was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition.
According a police affidavit, FedEx security confirmed to officers the victim was an employee who had just scanned his ID before he was shot.
The affidavit stated that the victim told investigators that he and Morris got into an argument when Morris touched him on the back, which he didn't like. Later when the victim was walking to his car in the parking lot, he said Morris drove up and pointed a gun at him. He said Morris got out of his vehicle and fired a shot, hitting him in the abdomen.
Morris was arrested on November 7 and charged with attempted first degree murder and employment of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The victim survived his injuries.
ABC24 reached out to FedEx, who sent the following statement:
"There is no higher priority than the safety and security of our team members. Our thoughts remain focused on the victim and those affected by this incident, and we are cooperating fully with investigating authorities.
We can confirm he is no longer a FedEx Supply Chain employee."
