The Shelby County District Attorney's Office has detailed the arrest of two suspects tied to a lethal shooting in Memphis. La'Cameron and Martavious Jenkins, who were apprehended on May 9 in Marietta, GA by U.S. Marshals, now face formidable charges, including the murder of Jasmine Ellington, 26, and Michael Ellington, 25. An official social media post by the district attorney's office announced their extradition to Memphis, with bonds set at $5 million each due to being deemed flight risks and public threats.
According to the same post, on the night of the incident, the two men arrived armed at the Ellington residence. Despite receiving warning shots, they continued their approach and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the Ellingtons and injuring a 41-year-old woman. Seven people, including two children and fleeing while continuing to fire, were present during the confrontation. The district attorney's office has confirmed that the investigation continues to unfold.
Further details disclosed by authorities illustrate a harrowing scene with rapid gunfire, victims left in its wake, and an active search for justice for those killed and injured. While the case remains active, the substantial bond and the categorization of the Jenkins brothers as public threats highlight the severity with which the Shelby County District Attorney's Office treats the case. In bringing the suspects back to Memphis for trial, authorities conveyed a message of swift action and zero tolerance for such violent acts.
