On a recent Friday, the wheels of justice turned in a Memphis courtroom, as reported by the Shelby County District Attorney's Office. Anterious Miles faced a jury that would adjudge his actions from an evening in March 2020, delivering a guilty verdict on two counts of First-Degree Murder and Robbery related to the shooting death of Cartiere Johnson.
According to the Shelby County District Attorney, the tragic unfolding that claimed Johnson's life occurred outside a local store along the 2800 block of St. Elmo Avenue in the Frayser neighborhood. The court heard how Anterious Miles, amid casual banter, snatched a pistol from Johnson's waistband before discharging it several times, resulting in fatal injuries. Following the shooting, Miles was apprehended over two weeks later, on March 20, in Forrest City, Arkansas.
The conviction on the dual counts of first-degree murder was notably unusual as it arose from two distinct legal theories, both premeditated murder and felony murder, reflecting the complexity of the case. The ramifications for Miles are severe, as the District Attorney's office indicated a mandatory life sentence tethered to the murder conviction, with sentencing slated for May 30, 2025.
