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Driver charged with attempted murder after hitting Shelby County deputy with car

Demitrious Davis was shot by the deputy during the incident Tuesday night, and both he and the officer were taken to Regional One in non-critical.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE 7/1/2021 - Demitrious Davis was arraigned Thursday. The case was reset to July 6th for an attorney appearance.

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6/30/2021 - 32-year-old Demitrious Davis has been charged after detectives said he hit a deputy Tuesday night.

Davis was shot by the deputy during the incident and both he and the officer were taken to Regional One in non-critical.

Davis is charged with criminal attempt: 1st degree murder, felony evading, convicted felon in possession of a handgun, and tampering w/ evidence. 

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6/29/2021 - A deputy is recovering in the hospital after a driver ran him over Tuesday night.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, "officers with the Multi-Agency Gang Unit were initiating a traffic stop on Flowering Peach Dr. off Mendenhall Rd. During the stop, the driver hit a deputy with his vehicle and the deputy shot at the driver. Both the deputy and the suspect were transported to ROH in non-critical condition. This is an ongoing investigation."

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