Memphis has once again been thrust into the spotlight of violence after a recent shooting claimed the life of a local man. According to a social media post from the Memphis Police Department, officers were called to the 1000 block of Ethel Street late last week, where they discovered the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident took place last Friday, shortly before midnight.
Investigations quickly moved to identify the suspect linked to the shooting. Deangelo Alford, a 20-year-old man, was apprehended shortly after and has been charged with First-Degree Murder. It took the Memphis Police Department less than three days to not only find but also to formally charge Alford in connection with this tragic event, marking a swift response to a violent crime that has surely unsettled the local community.
The details surrounding the motive and the circumstances that led to the shooting on Ethel Street are still unraveling. The law enforcement officers involved in the case have not yet released any further information. The Memphis Police Department's update indicates that Alford was taken into custody without incident yesterday.
