A workplace dispute took a violent turn when a man was accused of shooting his former colleague during a lunch break in southeast Shelby County. Kenneth Shaw, 27, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony, according to reports from Action News 5 and WREG.
The incident, which occurred just after noon on June 24, unfolded outside a gas station on South Mendenhall Road where two men, with one being the victim, were said to be on their lunch break when Shaw reportedly arrived at the scene in a red Pontiac. After pulling out a gun, Shaw is accused of firing four shots, as confirmed by Memphis Police, one hitting the man in his left shoulder, "Kenneth Shaw, 27, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, and employment of a firearm," as per an Action News 5 Facebook post.
Following the shooting, the injured worker was quickly attended to and transported to Regional One Hospital where he received treatment for his non-critical injuries. The swift response by the Memphis Police officers who came to the South Mendenhall Road address helped secure the area and aid the victim.
As this case progresses, Shaw is expected to face the legal repercussions of his actions in court. He's scheduled to make his appearance Wednesday morning, an event likely to draw observers and media alike to see how justice will contend with the aftermath of lunchtime violence. The court documents indicate Shaw's attempted first-degree murder charge, adding gravity to an already dire situation, as highlighted by WREG's reporting.
