SOUTHAVEN, Miss — Southaven Police said three people are in custody after a shooting and police chase Saturday morning.
Investigators said about 7 a.m., officers were called to a domestic violence-related shooting at a home in the 600 block of Amber Lane. When they got there, they said the suspects took off towards Airways Blvd. and Church Road, and officers began chasing them.
Investigators said the driver in the suspect vehicle hit a Southaven police car, and the suspect’s vehicle was disabled. At that point, police said one suspect was taken into custody, but two others took off, running into a wooded area east of I-55. Investigators said at least one of those suspects had a gun.
Desoto County deputies joined the investigation, and Southaven Police said they began a search and about 8:15 a.m., they found the two other suspects in a wooded area north of Tanger Outlets. They were taken into custody.
David Leshun Atmore, 19, was charged with contributing to the delinquency and neglect of a minor, disorderly conduct-failure to obey, multiple traffic offenses, domestic violence, destroying city property, fleeing law enforcement and possession of a stolen firearm.
Collin E. Phillips, 20, was charged with contributing to the delinquency and neglect of a minor, as well as possession of a stolen firearm.
A third suspect, an 11 year old juvenile, was cited with a juvenile summons for disorderly conduct, and released to their guardian on the scene.
Investigators said no one was injured in the shooting, and a stolen handgun was found in the suspect’s vehicle.
Southaven Police said: “Thanks for the patience of the citizens who were temporarily inconvenienced when a portion of Airways was shut down during this incident. We also appreciate the assistance of the Desoto County Sheriff's Office and the collaborative law enforcement efforts during this incident.”
