The Memphis Police Department has issued warrants for two additional suspects involved in a Frayser gas station shooting followed by a police chase. According to Action News 5, the suspects, Cobe McCarter and Roger Allen, face severe charges including aggravated robbery and assault.
The incident, which occurred on August 12, started when four individuals confronted a victim at the EZ Express gas station parking lot. The situation escalated, resulting in gunfire that involved a security guard and subsequently the police. Local Memphis reports one suspect, McCarter, is accused of pointing a gun at an officer during a the foot chase, prompting police gunfire.
Amid the chaos, two of the suspects fled in a vehicle, while the others, including McCarter, attempted to escape on foot. FOX13 Memphis notes that while Jaylin Briggs was apprehended and charged with aggravated robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, and evading arrest on foot, his compatriot McCarter eluded capture and authorities are still seeking his whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Roger Allen is wanted for charges including theft of property totaling an amount between $2,500 and $10,000, as well as facilitation of robbery. The Memphis Police emphasize both men should be considered armed and dangerous, urging anyone with knowledge of their location to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
During the incident, two police officers suffered injuries not related to gunfire, but in connection to the foot pursuit of the suspects. Both were treated at a local hospital and were described as being in non-critical condition. A firearm was recovered from the area, but one suspect remains unidentified. The Memphis Police Department continues its investigation into the series of events that unfolded at the EZ Express on Frayser Boulevard.
