Memphis authorities are currently investigating a case involving Latoya Wallace, 37, who has been charged with false reporting after her 11-year-old son was found shot in the arm. The incident took place yesterday afternoon when Memphis Police responded to the situation at a fire station on South Third Street, as reported by WREG. Wallace initially claimed her son was shot while heading to her sister's apartment so the child could use the bathroom.
Further investigation, however, revealed discrepancies in Wallace's account. Officials stated that upon review of the surrounding surveillance footage, it was evident that the shooting did not occur at the location Wallace had provided to the police. This led to Wallace's arrest, and she is expected to appear in court tomorrow morning at 9 a.m., as noted by Action News 5.
Despite early reports from the Memphis Police that suggested the victim was 12 years old and had been shot while walking to a grocery store with his mother, it has now been clarified he is 11. This information aligned with the initial story Wallace gave to an officer, which has since been contradicted by the evidence gathered. The boy, fortunately, was transported to the hospital in non-critical condition, offering a glimmer of relief amid the chaotic turn of events.
Marcus Worthy, MPD Colonel, underscored the emotional state of the mother at the scene stating, "The mother was very hysterical and you can understand that," a sentiment obtained by FOX13 Memphis. Yet, despite Wallace's initial hysteria, her varying accounts raised suspicion among investigators. Court documents revealed multiple changes in her narrative, leading authorities to question the veracity of any of her given details. The exact location of where the boy was shot remains unclear.
