MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have arrested a man suspected in a carjacking that led to shots fired during a struggle.
MPD issued an arrest warrant for Keith Johnson, 27, for carjacking, aggravated assault, and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. He was taken into custody Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Investigators said about 4:25 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2023, officers responded to a call about a carjacking with shots fired at Fairoaks Ave. and Jackson Ave. They said a woman met Johnson at a gas station in the 3200 block of Jackson Ave. and agreed to give him a ride in exchange for gas money.
When they arrived at Fairoaks and Jackson, investigators said Johnson assaulted the woman, biting her finger and face, then pointed a gun at her demanding she get out of the car. Investigators said the victim and Johnson struggled and fought over the gun, and a shot was fired. They said the victim got out, and Johnson took off in her car.
Investigators said they identified Johnson from surveillance video.
Johnson remains in jail on $54,000 bond. His next court date is set for March 16.
