A suspect's attempt to evade the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) ended tragically on Tuesday night after a high-speed chase resulted in a fatal crash. According to official reports, the situation unfolded around 9:30 p.m. when law enforcement officers attempted to pull over a speeding vehicle near the Greenbriar Apartment complex. The driver, allegedly speeding up instead of stopping, led officers on a chase spanning about five miles, during which multiple traffic signals were ignored.
The pursuit concluded when the fleeing vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of Warford Street and James Road, colliding with a box truck before striking a light pole. Emergency responders transported the suspect to Regional 1 Hospital, where he was pronounced dead roughly an hour later. The suspect, who had an active warrant for aggravated assault, remains unnamed pending family notification. A pistol was also retrieved from the crash scene.
Meanwhile, occupants of the box truck encountered contrasting fates—the driver emerged unscathed while a passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. The eventful night for MSTF also included the execution of 47 criminal arrests, the confiscation of illegal firearms, and the recovery of two missing children.
Among the arrests, Deltorio Chabbas Campbell stands out as a significant capture, taken into custody without incident. Campbell is linked to a previous shooting that occurred last Sunday on La Farge Avenue, an incident highlighted in MSTF's roundup of recent operations, which also involves the retrieval of controlled substances, firearms, and cash. Notably, the task force's efforts since September 2025 have led to 5,192 arrests and the seizure of 836 illegal firearms, alongside its work to recover missing children, bringing the total found to 144.
The MSTF, featuring a collaboration of federal, state, local law enforcement, and the Tennessee National Guard, remains dedicated to its mission—arresting violent criminals, executing outstanding warrants, confiscating firearms, and finding missing children. Their recent busts, as reported, underline the relentless initiative to curb violent crime and maintain public safety in Memphis. The task force encourages the public to provide tips on wanted fugitives through the USMS Tips app.
