Memphis authorities are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident at a local convenience store, where the individual was captured on surveillance footage launching a lit firework into the establishment, causing harm to two employees. The event, which occurred at around 10 p.m. on Monday, July 15, resulted in injuries and property damage, specifically compromising $2,500 worth of merchandise at the store located in the 3100 block of S. Perkins, Local Memphis reports.
As detailed in the released video and confirmed by the Memphis Police Department, the suspect, a young male presumed to be in his late teens or early 20s, lit the large firework outside the store and subsequently threw it toward the counter where a customer was engaging in a transaction at the time it exploded and despite the chaos that ensued the suspect managed to escape by running back to a small red sedan that sped away from the scene according to WREG. The authorities have called upon the public to come forward with any information that could potentially lead to the capture of the individual responsible for this reckless act.
A description of the suspect has been circulated; he is depicted as a thin male, wearing a gray hoodie paired with blue jeans and black loafers. The Memphis Police Department, which is currently handling the investigation, urges anyone with pertinent details to contribute their knowledge to aid the case, as emphasized in a public appeal by WREG News Channel 3. The suspect, if apprehended, may face serious criminal charges, including arson, a reflection of the gravity of the criminal actions alleged.
In an effort to apprehend the culprits and prevent further incidents of this nature, the Memphis Police have called on the community to assist and a special plea is made to those with any insight into the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to approach, offering anonymity and potentially a reward for information that leads to a resolution, potential witnesses are encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH where they can provide anonymous tips that could prove vital in this investigation.
