Arrest: 1700 Block of Hunter Avenue

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On July 17, 2026, the Memphis Police Department’s Fugitive Unit apprehended 33-year-old Jamelle Johnson in the area of Spottswood Ave. and Airways Blvd.

On May 8, 2026, at approximately 8:02 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 1700 block of Hunter Ave. Officers made the scene and observed a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Johnson was identified as the suspect and wanted on charges of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.

A Memphis Police Department graphic with a large header that reads “ARRESTED.” The top left displays the department seal. Below that, a “Crime Stoppers” badge-shaped logo shows the phone number 901‑528‑CASH and the website www.crimestopmem.org, along with text encouraging anonymous contact and noting eligibility for a cash reward. To the right, there is a small photo of a person seated in the back of a police vehicle. Next to the photo, text reads “Jamelle Johnson – Attempted First-Degree Murder.” Additional text states that Jamelle Johnson, 33, was charged with attempted first‑degree murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The background is yellow with a small police department seal in the bottom right corner.

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