MEMPHIS, Tenn — Collierville Police have identified the suspect and victims in a deadly shooting Saturday that left a woman dead and a man injured.
Collierville Police said Monday Eric Otten of Olive Branch, Mississippi, is accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife Jenni Otten and injuring Mark Cross. Investigators said it happened about 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in the area of Fulford Way, north of Carriage Crossing.
CPD said the suspect - Eric Otten, 52, - took off from the scene and was arrested about 4 p.m. Sunday in Jarrell, Texas. They said he is being held in the Williamson County, Texas, jail before being extradited back to Collierville to face charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
CPD said Monday Cross remains in critical condition.
"We would like to thank the United States Marshalls, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Desoto County Sheriff’s Office, Southaven Police Department, Olive Branch Police Department, Missouri Highway Patrol, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Williamson County Texas Sheriff’s Office," said CPD.