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Man charged with shooting, killing security guard at Memphis gas station

56-year-old Darryle Tate now is charged with second degree murder and employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE 8/29/2021: Memphis Police said the security guard died Saturday from the injuries he sustained August 21. The suspect, Darryle Tate, still is in custody, but his charges will be upgraded to second degree murder and employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony.

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Memphis Police arrested and charged a man with shooting a security guard overnight.

Officers were called to the scene in the 3200 block of Millbranch Road about 1:00 a.m. August 21.They found the security guard shot. He was taken to Regional One in critical condition.

Investigators said the suspect, 56-year-old Darryle Tate, was still at the scene and taken into custody. They said Tate had been asked to leave the property, and he and the guard argued before Tate shot the guard.

Tate is charged with attempted second-degree murder and employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony.

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