Memphis Vigil Disrupted by Armed Suspects, Police Thwart Threat and Arrest Three

Last Friday evening, a candlelight vigil on Austin Peay was met with a harrowing interruption when a car with three masked individuals tried to breach a restricted area. As reported by the Memphis Police Department’s social media, the Memphis Police Department officers halted the potential threat without sustaining injuries.

The incident escalated rapidly, with the driver reversing their vehicle in a manner that threatened the officers on the scene. Meanwhile, no officers were hurt. A brief chase ensued, which led to the capture of all three suspects. Their vehicle crashed during the pursuit, aiding in the swift response of law enforcement…

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