MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A Memphis Police Department officer discharged his weapon during an attempted traffic stop Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
An MPD officer witnessed a gray Nissan Maxima without tags driving recklessly and speeding in the area of Mendenhall and Raines Road, according to MPD officials.
The officer attempted to make a traffic stop, but the Maxima allegedly refused and crashed at Shelby Drive and Mendenhall Road. The suspect attempted to flee the scene and the officer discharged his weapon, and the suspect was taken into custody, according to MPD officials.
Both the officer and suspect were transported from the scene to hospitals, neither were injured by gunfire and no charges have been filed so far.
MPD officials said this is an ongoing investigation.
