WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A man is facing charges for a West Memphis shooting that left one dead and another injured in mid-September, according to police.
In a social media post on Saturday, the West Memphis Police Department said 24-year-old Marketas Ellis was arrested in Memphis on Sept. 20 for his involvement in the incident.
West Memphis police said two people were shot on Sept. 15 in the 300 block of West Jefferson, where they responded shortly before 6 p.m. and found both a man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds. West Memphis police said EMS then made the scene and began live saving measures.
The 26-year-old man died, police said. The other victim was transported to Baptist Crittenden and treated for injuries.
After an investigation, detectives were able to identify Ellis as a suspect, West Memphis police said.
Ellis was extradited back to West Memphis to face charges of capital murder, battery in the first degree, terroristic act, aggravated assault, and unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle.
This is still an ongoing investigation, according to police.
Anyone with additional information about the shooting is encouraged to call CID at (870) 732 7554.
