Police arrest man wanted in Purple Haze shooting

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Memphis Police Department confirms Jeremy Beck, the man wanted in a shooting that injured nine people at Purple Haze early Monday morning, has been arrested.

Beck, 32, was wanted for criminal attempt-second-degree murder, possessing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.

He was previously charged with four counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment.

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