Shooting Investigation Leads to Federal Prosecution

Memphis Police Department Violent Crime Unit (VCU) detectives, working alongside the Mt. Moriah Station Task Force, arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated assault involving gunfire that occurred on July 11, 2026, near the intersection of South Perkins Road and Cottonwood Road.

At approximately 7:40 p.m., Mt. Moriah Station Task Force officers responded to a shots fired call after a road rage incident escalated. Officers learned the victim was followed by occupants of a red Ford Focus hatchback after leaving a residence on Arrendale Street. During the confrontation, the suspect vehicle pulled into a nearby parking lot, where the passenger exited and fired multiple rounds at the victim’s vehicle before fleeing the scene. The victim’s vehicle was struck by gunfire; however, no injuries were reported.

Through surveillance footage and investigative efforts, VCU detectives identified the suspect vehicle and subsequently identified as 22-year-old Clinton Nash as the suspected shooter.

On July 13, 2026, VCU detectives located the suspect vehicle at 3021 South Perkins Road. After obtaining an arrest warrant, VCU, the Mt. Moriah Station Task Force, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) took Nash into custody without incident.

During the execution of a search warrant, investigators recovered 11 firearms, including multiple handguns and rifles, a machine gun conversion device (commonly referred to as a “Glock switch”), numerous magazines, and additional evidence linking Nash to the investigation.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has adopted the firearms portion of the case for federal prosecution. Nash is currently in federal custody and will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee.

In addition to the federal case, Nash remains charged in state court with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Machine Gun Conversion Device), and Reckless Endangerment. His bond on the state charges is set at $150,000.

A graphic from the Memphis Police Department featuring the headline “ARRESTED” at the top. The left side shows the Crime Stoppers badge logo with the text “CRIME STOPPERS 901-528-CASH” and the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” along with a message encouraging anonymous contact for tips and the possibility of a cash reward. To the right is a booking-style photograph of an individual standing in front of height measurement lines. Next to the photo is text stating: “Clinton Nash Attempted Second-Degree Murder Clinton Nash, 22, was charged with:” followed by bullet points: • Attempted Second-Degree Murder • Employment a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon to wit: Machine Gun Conversion Device • Reckless Endangerment The background uses yellow and blue colors with Memphis Police Department seals in the corners.

A display of numerous firearms and firearm accessories laid out on a wooden table. The items include several long guns, multiple detachable magazines of various sizes, drum-style magazines, and other weapon components. A box of ammunition is visible in the upper left corner. The table is surrounded by white chairs. The bottom portion of the image contains a Memphis Police Department banner with the department seal on the left, the text “Memphis Police Department – Established in 1827,” and the website “joinmpd.com” along with social media icons on the right. The banner has a blue gradient background.

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