MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men have been charged after a Memphis Police officer and two civilians were injured Wednesday night after the suspects hit an officer with a car, rammed into several other cars, and ran from the scene during an arrest attempt.
A second officer suffered minor injuries during a subsequent foot chase.
According to Memphis police, at 5:08 p.m., MPD Officers attempted to approach a black Infiniti G37 at 4150 Millbranch Road.
While officers approached the car, the suspects drove off, hitting an MPD squad car and several other cars in the parking lot.
The driver also drove toward an officer causing the officer to land on the hood of the suspect's car, at which time another officer fired his weapon toward the suspects.
The suspects were not hit by the officer's gunfire and ran from the scene.
Officers chased the suspects to Tchulahoma Road and Morningview Drive, where they crashed into three other vehicles. Two men ran from the car, but were taken into custody after a short foot chase.
The driver of the car, Tracey Shaw, 26, was charged with Aggravated Assault, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell of Marijuana, Intentionally Evade Arrest and Evading Arrest on Foot. Shaw also had warrants for Theft of Property and Identity Theft.
The passenger, Brandon Jones, 29, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Manufacture/Deliver/Sell of Marijuana and Evading Arrest on Foot. He also had a warrant for Theft of Property.
Two of the drivers whose vehicle were hit by the suspects' vehicle were taken in non-critical condition to an area hospital.
The MPD officer who landed on the hood of the suspects' car was taken to Regional One Hospital in non-critical condition. The officer who was injured during the foot chase was treated on the scene
Editor's note: This story originally stated four Memphis Police officers were injured in this incident. That was incorrect and this story has been updated with the proper information.