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$32K Reward Offered As Memphis Officer Shooting Suspect May Have Crossed State Lines

S Perkins Rd & Aloha Ave

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Summary

  • A Memphis police officer was critically injured in a shooting near S Perkins Rd and Aloha Ave on Friday. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Danell Maxwell, fled the scene after crashing a car and is wanted for Criminal Attempted First Degree Murder.
  • A statewide Blue Alert has been issued, and Maxwell is considered armed and dangerous. The search for him has extended to West Memphis, Arkansas. Authorities increased the reward to $32,500 for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of shooting a police officer during a traffic stop.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call the Crittenden County Crimestoppers Hotline.

Timeline

According to local news reports, the reward for information leading to the arrest of Dannell Maxwell, wanted for shooting a Memphis police officer during a traffic stop, has increased to $32,500.

According to local sources the Officer Torres-Molina was released from the hospital after days of treatment.

A woman was reportedly detained by police Friday morning in connection with the shooting, but MPD said she was later released without charges. The search for Maxwell moved to West Memphis, Arkansas, in the area of Ingram and East Broadway, according to officials.

Authorities say Maxwell was armed with a silver handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to call the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

A statewide Tennessee Blue Alert has been issued for 40-year-old Danell Maxwell, who is wanted for Criminal Attempted First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of a Memphis police officer.

Memphis police confirm the officer shot near Perkins and Aloha is in critical but stable condition at Regional One Hospital. The officer was initially transported by squad car before being transferred.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.

According to updates from police, the suspect crashed a car into a structure on Wooddale Ave and fled on foot.

Police are securing the scene with crime tape and have identified a possible suspect linked to the shooting.

Police are verifying details about the suspect's description as they continue their search.

Police are searching for a male suspect last seen in a black Nissan Maxima with temporary license plate tags.

Firefighters are relocating to a staging area as police search for the shooter.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Perkins Rd & Aloha Ave.

According to local news reports, the reward for information leading to the arrest of Dannell Maxwell, wanted for shooting a Memphis police officer during a traffic stop, has increased to $32,500.

According to local sources the Officer Torres-Molina was released from the hospital after days of treatment.

A woman was reportedly detained by police Friday morning in connection with the shooting, but MPD said she was later released without charges. The search for Maxwell moved to West Memphis, Arkansas, in the area of Ingram and East Broadway, according to officials.

Authorities say Maxwell was armed with a silver handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to call the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

A statewide Tennessee Blue Alert has been issued for 40-year-old Danell Maxwell, who is wanted for Criminal Attempted First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of a Memphis police officer.

Memphis police confirm the officer shot near Perkins and Aloha is in critical but stable condition at Regional One Hospital. The officer was initially transported by squad car before being transferred.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.

According to updates from police, the suspect crashed a car into a structure on Wooddale Ave and fled on foot.

Police are securing the scene with crime tape and have identified a possible suspect linked to the shooting.

Police are verifying details about the suspect's description as they continue their search.

Police are searching for a male suspect last seen in a black Nissan Maxima with temporary license plate tags.

Firefighters are relocating to a staging area as police search for the shooter.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Perkins Rd & Aloha Ave.

According to local news reports, the reward for information leading to the arrest of Dannell Maxwell, wanted for shooting a Memphis police officer during a traffic stop, has increased to $32,500.

According to local sources the Officer Torres-Molina was released from the hospital after days of treatment.

A woman was reportedly detained by police Friday morning in connection with the shooting, but MPD said she was later released without charges. The search for Maxwell moved to West Memphis, Arkansas, in the area of Ingram and East Broadway, according to officials.

Authorities say Maxwell was armed with a silver handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to call the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

A statewide Tennessee Blue Alert has been issued for 40-year-old Danell Maxwell, who is wanted for Criminal Attempted First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of a Memphis police officer.

Memphis police confirm the officer shot near Perkins and Aloha is in critical but stable condition at Regional One Hospital. The officer was initially transported by squad car before being transferred.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.

According to updates from police, the suspect crashed a car into a structure on Wooddale Ave and fled on foot.

Police are securing the scene with crime tape and have identified a possible suspect linked to the shooting.

Police are verifying details about the suspect's description as they continue their search.

Police are searching for a male suspect last seen in a black Nissan Maxima with temporary license plate tags.

Firefighters are relocating to a staging area as police search for the shooter.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Perkins Rd & Aloha Ave.

According to local news reports, the reward for information leading to the arrest of Dannell Maxwell, wanted for shooting a Memphis police officer during a traffic stop, has increased to $32,500.

According to local sources the Officer Torres-Molina was released from the hospital after days of treatment.

A woman was reportedly detained by police Friday morning in connection with the shooting, but MPD said she was later released without charges. The search for Maxwell moved to West Memphis, Arkansas, in the area of Ingram and East Broadway, according to officials.

Authorities say Maxwell was armed with a silver handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to call the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

A statewide Tennessee Blue Alert has been issued for 40-year-old Danell Maxwell, who is wanted for Criminal Attempted First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of a Memphis police officer.

Memphis police confirm the officer shot near Perkins and Aloha is in critical but stable condition at Regional One Hospital. The officer was initially transported by squad car before being transferred.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.

According to updates from police, the suspect crashed a car into a structure on Wooddale Ave and fled on foot.

Police are securing the scene with crime tape and have identified a possible suspect linked to the shooting.

Police are verifying details about the suspect's description as they continue their search.

Police are searching for a male suspect last seen in a black Nissan Maxima with temporary license plate tags.

Firefighters are relocating to a staging area as police search for the shooter.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Perkins Rd & Aloha Ave.

According to local news reports, the reward for information leading to the arrest of Dannell Maxwell, wanted for shooting a Memphis police officer during a traffic stop, has increased to $32,500.

According to local sources the Officer Torres-Molina was released from the hospital after days of treatment.

A woman was reportedly detained by police Friday morning in connection with the shooting, but MPD said she was later released without charges. The search for Maxwell moved to West Memphis, Arkansas, in the area of Ingram and East Broadway, according to officials.

Authorities say Maxwell was armed with a silver handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged to call the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

A statewide Tennessee Blue Alert has been issued for 40-year-old Danell Maxwell, who is wanted for Criminal Attempted First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of a Memphis police officer.

Memphis police confirm the officer shot near Perkins and Aloha is in critical but stable condition at Regional One Hospital. The officer was initially transported by squad car before being transferred.

Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene. The street is blocked to traffic.

According to updates from police, the suspect crashed a car into a structure on Wooddale Ave and fled on foot.

Police are securing the scene with crime tape and have identified a possible suspect linked to the shooting.

Police are verifying details about the suspect's description as they continue their search.

Police are searching for a male suspect last seen in a black Nissan Maxima with temporary license plate tags.

Firefighters are relocating to a staging area as police search for the shooter.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Perkins Rd & Aloha Ave.

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Radio Clips

MPD Traffic · Feb 26, 10:18PM · 0:20
Cars standby for a broadcast for a 309, possible suspect information regarding the officer-involved shooting. Will be a male, Black, Donnell Maxwell, date of birth 8-26-1985. He was last seen wearing a black duvet, black clothing, orange or green vest, 2113. And cars, we have another broadcast, possible...
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Crump Dispatch · Feb 26, 10:18PM · 0:21
All cars, press 309, possible subject responsible for a officer-involved shooting. It's going to be a male, Black, Danell Maxwell, date of birth 08-26-1985. He was last seen wearing a black durag, black clothing, orange or green vest. 2150, 2113 WPAJ...
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Mt Moriah Dispatch · Feb 26, 9:28PM · 0:07
All the way down. Show me off at Perkins and Cottonwood. Perkins and Cottonwood, shut it down.
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Comments30

TnUser1214Feb 27 at 1:07 AM

Sorry. It said he’s wanted for attempted first degree murder. Praying for cop and family.

TheCIAGuy007Feb 27 at 8:12 AM

@TnUser1214 he looks like someone who got tons of criminal records

KSunshine59Feb 27 at 12:19 AM

Prayers for the officer and his family and work family

MemphisUser355371020Feb 26 at 11:29 PM

All the cameras & AI, I’m disappointed they not doing better than this😳

MommaBumFeb 26 at 9:33 PM

Pray for the officer!

TnUser1214Feb 27 at 1:07 AM

Sorry. It said he’s wanted for attempted first degree murder. Praying for cop and family.

TheCIAGuy007Feb 27 at 8:12 AM

@TnUser1214 he looks like someone who got tons of criminal records

KSunshine59Feb 27 at 12:19 AM

Prayers for the officer and his family and work family

MemphisUser355371020Feb 26 at 11:29 PM

All the cameras & AI, I’m disappointed they not doing better than this😳

MommaBumFeb 26 at 9:33 PM

Pray for the officer!

TnUser1214Feb 27 at 1:07 AM

Sorry. It said he’s wanted for attempted first degree murder. Praying for cop and family.

TheCIAGuy007Feb 27 at 8:12 AM

@TnUser1214 he looks like someone who got tons of criminal records

KSunshine59Feb 27 at 12:19 AM

Prayers for the officer and his family and work family

MemphisUser355371020Feb 26 at 11:29 PM

All the cameras & AI, I’m disappointed they not doing better than this😳

MommaBumFeb 26 at 9:33 PM

Pray for the officer!

TnUser1214Feb 27 at 1:07 AM

Sorry. It said he’s wanted for attempted first degree murder. Praying for cop and family.

TheCIAGuy007Feb 27 at 8:12 AM

@TnUser1214 he looks like someone who got tons of criminal records

KSunshine59Feb 27 at 12:19 AM

Prayers for the officer and his family and work family

MemphisUser355371020Feb 26 at 11:29 PM

All the cameras & AI, I’m disappointed they not doing better than this😳

MommaBumFeb 26 at 9:33 PM

Pray for the officer!

TnUser1214Feb 27 at 1:07 AM

Sorry. It said he’s wanted for attempted first degree murder. Praying for cop and family.

TheCIAGuy007Feb 27 at 8:12 AM

@TnUser1214 he looks like someone who got tons of criminal records

KSunshine59Feb 27 at 12:19 AM

Prayers for the officer and his family and work family

MemphisUser355371020Feb 26 at 11:29 PM

All the cameras & AI, I’m disappointed they not doing better than this😳

MommaBumFeb 26 at 9:33 PM

Pray for the officer!

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