In a case that has gripped Shelby County, a verdict has been reached concerning the 2020 shooting death of Cartiere Johnson. According to a Facebook post by the Shelby County District Attorney's Office, Last Friday, Anterious Miles was found guilty on two counts of First-Degree Murder and Robbery. The crime, which unfolded outside a store on St. Elmo Avenue in Frayser, saw Johnson shot multiple times after Miles took a pistol from his waistband. Following the attack, Johnson succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Miles was arrested on March 20 in Forrest City, Arkansas, and later extradited to Memphis. He was convicted on multiple charges involving the same victim. Though it may seem unusual, the conviction is based on two legal theories: felony murder and premeditated murder. His sentencing is scheduled for May 30, and because of the charges, he now faces a mandatory life sentence, as reported by the Shelby County District Attorney's Office.
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office continues to show its strong support for victims and commitment to justice. Their recent hashtag campaign—#VictimsFirst and #OffendersAccountable—reflects their ongoing efforts to prioritize victim advocacy and ensure those who commit violent crimes are held responsible.
