MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE 10/6/2021 - A Memphis man is behind bars, accused of shooting a Dollar General clerk in the face during a robbery.
22-year-old Malik Motley is charged with attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery.
According to the police affidavit, Motley walked into the Dollar General in the 4700 block of S. Third Sunday, October 3rd, armed with a handgun wrapped in a white plastic bag. Investigators said he pointed the gun in the face of the clerk and demanded money from the register. They said Motley then shot the woman in the face at point blank range and ran out with Dollar General bag with Halloween candy.
The woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. An update on her condition has not been released.
Officers who responded said they checked surveillance footage and recognized Motley, who they said they knew lived on Shelby Drive about a mile from the store. When they went to his home, they said Motley ran when he saw officers. They said he got away, but when they conducted a search warrant on the home, they found clothes matching the suspect, the gun, and the Dollar General bag with Halloween candy.
Motley was arrested Monday according to court records. He is due in court Thursday for a video arraignment.
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10/3/2021 - A woman is in critical condition after she was shot Sunday at a Dollar General in Memphis, according to police.
Police said the shooting happened at the Dollar General at 4712 S. Third St. She was taken to Regional One Health in critical condition.
According to police, the suspect is a tall Black man between 20-25 years old wearing dark clothing. Police said he is armed with a gun and left the scene on foot.
If you have any tips that can help police investigators, police ask that you call 901-528-CASH.
