Suspect charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of Memphis firefighter

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The man suspected of fatally shooting a Memphis Fire Department veteran has been arrested, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives arrested 22-year-old Cedric Richardson after he allegedly shot and killed 48-year-old Terrence Taylor Friday at the Miller Creek apartments near Germantown.

SCSO says Richardson is facing several felony charges including first-degree murder, murder in perpetration of a felony, criminal attempt especially aggravated robbery and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

SCSO detectives have arrested Cedric Richardson, 22, and charged him with several felonies including First Degree Murder, Murder in perpetration of a felony, Criminal attempt especially aggravated robbery, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. pic.twitter.com/VXBZsyqOia
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