A weekend shootout on a Covington street left one man in the hospital, multiple cars chewed up by bullets, and three people in handcuffs, according to police. What started as an argument spiraled into gunfire, with one of the people now in custody allegedly admitting he pulled the trigger. A woman accused of using her vehicle during the chaos is also facing aggravated assault charges and is being held on a $50,000 bond. Investigators say the case is still very much active, and several people needed medical attention, including a person who was hit by a vehicle while everything was unfolding.
Police: Argument Escalated Into Gunfire On Wooten Street
Covington police say officers were first alerted on Sunday when a man showed up at a hospital with injuries. That call led them to Wooten Street, where they found several vehicles that had been hit by gunfire.
Investigators identified 43-year-old Aquavian “Pancho” Ross as the person who called 911 and say he admitted to firing after an argument with 36-year-old Anthony “Flap” Campbell. According to police, Campbell was taken to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis for treatment. Another person was also treated later after being struck by a vehicle during the commotion.
Authorities say 31-year-old Monique Campbell has been charged with aggravated assault and is being held on a $50,000 bond. Ross is charged with reckless endangerment, three counts of vandalism, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Anthony Campbell is charged with reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Both men are being held without bond until a July 2 court appearance, according to Action News 5.
What The Charges Mean Under State And Federal Law
Tennessee's unlawful-carry and possession statute makes it a crime for people with certain felony convictions to possess firearms. The relevant text appears at T.C.A. § 39-17-1307. Federal law also bars firearm possession by felons under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), which can create both state and federal exposure for anyone accused of having a gun after a felony conviction.
State reckless endangerment and aggravated assault charges carry their own penalties and can be stacked alongside weapons offenses. More on the Tennessee statute is available via Justia, and the federal text is online at Cornell LII.
Next Steps In The Case
Police say investigators are still following leads and that Ross and Anthony Campbell are scheduled to appear in Tipton County court on July 2. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Covington Police Department. The initial report and arrest details were provided to reporters by Action News 5.
