Memphis teens accused of shoot-out with Southaven PD in March get elevated charges
“Let this case be a powerful and unmistakable message: we will not tolerate Memphians, or anyone else, using DeSoto County as their playground to commit crime,” said DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton, seen here in April. (DeSoto County District Attorney’s office/The Daily Memphisn file)
Following a superseding indictment issued last month, both accused parties face a total of 15 felony charges, including grand larceny, aggravated assault and possession of a stolen weapon.
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Rob Moore covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from The University of Memphis.
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