Third suspect charged in Cooper-Young gas station shootout

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A third suspect has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a Cooper-Young gas station shootout that occurred last month.

Jamarion Threlkeld, 18, was charged with five counts of attempted second-degree murder, five counts of criminal attempt to employ a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.

On July 23, just before 9 pm, officers responded to a shooting in the area of New York St. and Oliver Ave.

Two teens charged after Young Avenue gas station shootout

Officers were told two groups of males were involved in a shootout at a nearby Marathon gas station, and minutes later, gunfire was exchanged at New York St. and Oliver Ave.

Twenty-seven spent casings were found near the area, police said…

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