A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper wound up injured after a Memphis arrest turned physical following a foot chase, authorities said. The trooper and the suspect were both hurt when the suspect allegedly resisted during the takedown attempt. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and both received medical treatment. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is investigating the incident and has not yet released names or charge information.
What THP Says
The Tennessee Highway Patrol told FOX13 Memphis that the trooper was attempting to take a suspect into custody after a foot pursuit when the struggle broke out. According to the agency, the suspect resisted arrest, and both the trooper and the suspect were injured in the scuffle. THP said the injuries were not life-threatening and did not immediately identify the suspect or say what charges might be coming.
Context: How Quickly A Stop Can Escalate
Foot pursuits are the kind of call that can go from routine to chaotic in a heartbeat, especially when a suspect decides to run or fight. Earlier this year, Hoodline reported on a separate incident in Brentwood where a trooper was hospitalized after a crash and chase on foot (Trooper Hospitalized After Brentwood Pursuit), underscoring the risks that come with these fast-moving encounters. Law enforcement officials often point to cases like these when stressing the importance of backup and caution during pursuits.
Investigation Ongoing
THP said the Memphis case remains under investigation and that more information will be released when it becomes available, according to FOX13 Memphis. Both the trooper and the suspect were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and no additional details were included in the agency’s initial public statement. Officials said updates will be provided as the investigation moves forward.
