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Man wanted for shooting woman near New Chicago area now in custody, Memphis police say

MPD officers responded to the shooting about 7:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of Breedlove St., not far from Chelsea Ave.
Credit: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis police have now charged a 36-year-old man for attempting first degree murder following a shooting near the New Chicago area.

MPD issued a warrant for a suspect after they said a woman was shot Tuesday morning.

Friday night, MPD said that Charles Baker was in custody. Two other charges include employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.

MPD officers said they originally responded to the shooting about 7:25 a.m. Aug. 22, 2023, in the 1100 block of Breedlove St., not far from Chelsea Ave. They found a woman shot, and she was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition.

Investigators said the woman had been shot several times during an argument between neighbors.

MPD said Baker was seen driving a gold Chrysler Town & Country minivan.

UPDATE: IN CUSTODY Attempted Murder 1100 Block of Breedlove Street Report #2308012143ME MEMPHIS, TN. - On August 22,...

Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Friday, August 25, 2023

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