Stolen Car Leads to Shooting Incident at Memphis Restaurant

In a shocking turn of events, two men have been charged in connection with the theft of a healthcare worker's car in Frayser, Tennessee, which was later used as a getaway vehicle in a shooting incident targeting customers at an East Memphis restaurant. The suspects, Markaveon Walker, 19, and Murdock Britt, 27, now face a range of charges, including vehicle theft and evading arrest.

Uncovering the Troubling Chain of Events

The Frayser Theft

According to the Memphis Police Department, the incident began on Friday when officers were dispatched to the Christ Community Health Services' Frayser location after an employee's blue 2017 Infiniti Q60 was stolen from the parking lot. The theft of the healthcare worker's vehicle set the stage for the subsequent events that would unfold.

The East Memphis Shooting

Two days later, on Sunday afternoon, Memphis police were called to the Happy Mexican restaurant located off Ridgeway Road in East Memphis. Witnesses reported that the building had been struck by gunfire, and customers seated on the restaurant's patio had witnessed thieves breaking into cars in the parking lot. When the patrons shouted at the suspects, the gunmen opened fire, striking the Happy Mexican establishment.

The Pursuit and Capture

The suspects' getaway vehicles included a white Nissan, which reportedly crashed as it attempted to make its escape, and the stolen Infiniti, which fled the scene before officers arrived. On Tuesday afternoon, patrol officers spotted the same blue Infiniti at the intersection of Knight Arnold Road and Knightway Road in Parkway Village. The vehicle's tag belonged to a different stolen car, and when officers attempted to pull the Infiniti over, the driver sped off, initiating a chase. However, engine troubles caused the suspects' car to stop on I-240 West near Airways Boulevard, where Walker and Britt bailed and ran on foot. Both were ultimately caught after a short pursuit.

The Charges and Implications

Markaveon Walker, 19, is charged with vehicle theft and two counts of evading arrest, while Murdock Britt, 27, is charged with vehicle theft and evading arrest. Walker is being held on a 0,000 bond and is due in court on Thursday morning, while Britt is free on a ,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning. The charges and the suspects' actions have raised concerns about the escalating levels of crime and the need for increased security measures to protect healthcare workers and the community at large.The theft of the healthcare worker's car and its subsequent use as a getaway vehicle in a shooting incident have sent shockwaves through the Memphis community. The apprehension of the suspects and the charges they face are a step towards justice, but the broader implications of this case highlight the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address the underlying issues that contribute to such brazen criminal acts. As the investigation continues, the community will be closely watching to see how the justice system responds and what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.