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Suspect shot by deputies in late July 4 incident in Cordova scheduled for court hearing

Charlie Gibson, 23, being held in the Shelby County Jail on $250,000 bond.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATED: The man who was accused of running over one Shelby County Deputy with his car and injuring another on July 4 is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday, July 19. 

It is unclear if Gibson has been released from the hospital, or if he will be present in court for the scheduled hearing. 

Gibson was shot by deputies during the incident, and he was transported to Regional One Health in critical condition. He is expected to be booked at Shelby County Jail after being discharged from the hospital. 

According to the TBI, Charlie Gibson, 23, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and felon in possession of a handgun. Shelby County Jail shows that Gibson is being held on a $250,000 bond. 

More about the shooting

The deputy who was hit by the car was treated for his injuries and released from the hospital. 

Both Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies were treated for non life-threatening injuries Monday night after the shooting in Cordova. 

According to the Sheriff's Office, the incident happened about 9 p.m. in the 9200 block of Durhamshire Dr. in Cordova. They said Gibson was involved in a disturbance call, and ran over the deputy. TBI said both deputies fired, hitting Gibson.

The deputies were taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital East.

The Sheriff's Office said the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will handle this investigation. The TBI will release its findings to District Attorney General, who will decide what charges will be filed.

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