Officer Torres-Molina has been released from the hospital following a shooting that occurred during a traffic stop on Thursday, February 26, 2026. After several days of treatment and recovery, he was discharged on Sunday, March 1, and will continue recovering.
The suspect in this case, Danell Jarvis Maxwell, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
Below is a timeline of events related to this active and ongoing investigation:
Timeline of Events:
Thursday, February 26, 2026
8:09 p.m. — Officer Torres-Molina initiated a traffic stop on a white Nissan Maxima at Perkins Road and Aloha Avenue.
8:11 p.m. — Officer Torres-Molina advised that shots had been fired and requested immediate assistance. Within 5 minutes, additional officers arrived on the scene, immediately began rendering aid, and transported Officer Torres-Molina to the hospital.
Officers on the scene located evidence that led to the identification of Danell Jarvis Maxwell as the suspect.
8:21 p.m. — The white Nissan Maxima was located wrecked and abandoned in the 4600 block of Wooddale. Officers from MPD, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Memphis Safe Streets Task Force launched an extensive search. Drones were deployed, the Aviation Unit was activated, and uniform patrol officers and K-9 teams attempted to locate Maxwell. Multiple locations associated with Maxwell were checked throughout the night.
8:30 p.m. — Officer Torres-Molina arrived at the hospital and was admitted in critical condition.
The search continued into the early morning hours.
Friday, February 27, 2026
12:02 a.m. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a statewide Blue Alert for Danell Maxwell, stating he was wanted for Attempted First-Degree Murder of a Police Officer.
12:28 a.m. — A warrant was issued charging Danell Maxwell with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.
2:28 a.m. — Based on information received regarding a Grey Chevrolet Malibu, officers conducted a traffic stop at South Third Street and Horn Lake Road. The vehicle was driven by an acquaintance of Maxwell. The female was detained and transported to 170 North Main for further investigation after providing information that Maxwell may have been in West Memphis, Arkansas.
2:35 a.m. — The West Memphis Police Department was notified regarding information about Maxwell’s possible location.
9:01 a.m. — TBI added Danell Jarvis Maxwell to the Tennessee’s Most Wanted List.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
The multiagency search for Maxwell continued.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
After days of treatment and recovery, Officer Torres-Molina was released from the hospital.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Maxwell is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him.
There is a cash award being offered for any information leading to the arrest of Danell Jarvis Maxwell. Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
