A Memphis man is behind bars after a daytime shooting in Southwest Memphis left another man fighting for his life and later headed into surgery, according to police and local reporting.
Memphis police say a 28-year-old man was shot multiple times on May 17 in the 700 block of Crillion Drive, then rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Eleven days later, on May 28, officers arrested 28-year-old Antonio Obsy in connection with the attack. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and is set to appear in court on Monday at 9 a.m.
Arrest and Charges
Obsy was taken into custody on May 28 and has been charged with criminal attempt at first-degree murder; possessing a firearm during the commission or attempt of a dangerous felony; aggravated assault/domestic violence; and domestic assault, according to WREG.
Investigators say the gunfire erupted on Crillion Drive, where the victim was hit in the right thigh, right buttock and right shoulder. He also suffered a broken femur and later underwent surgery because of his injuries.
What Investigators Say
Police say the Crillion Drive shooting is one of several cases from May 17 that detectives have been working on, and that the department has made other arrests tied to that day’s violence.
In a May 23 statement, the Memphis Police Department highlighted fugitive unit work that led to an arrest in a separate deadly May 17 shooting and again pushed for witnesses to come forward. Investigators say tips from the public and bystander videos remain key to moving these cases.
Legal Outlook
Obsy remains jailed on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled for an initial appearance Monday, June 1, at 9 a.m., according to court records and local reporting. If prosecutors pursue the most serious charges, the case could be presented to a grand jury for indictment and then move to criminal court.
The counts he faces carry steep penalties if proven. In cases like this, defense attorneys typically start by requesting discovery and reviewing police reports and evidence in the days after an arrest, as outlined by WREG.
Neighborhood and City Context
The Crillion Drive shooting is the kind of flare-up officials say they are trying to curb, even as countywide numbers show a drop in major violent crime compared with last year. A release from the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission reports that major violent crime fell in the first quarter of 2026, though neighborhood advocates caution that isolated spikes still shake community confidence and safety.
Police and partner groups continue to push for witness cooperation, anonymous CrimeStoppers tips, and ongoing recruiting efforts as part of the broader strategy to tackle gun violence across Memphis.
