2 suspects dead, Arkansas state trooper shot after vehicle chase ends in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A vehicle chase Thursday afternoon ended with two suspects dead and an Arkansas state trooper shot.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said Arkansas state police began assisting with the pursuit once it reached West Memphis. The case ended in Memphis.

According to TBI, two men were occupying the vehicle can began shooting at officers. Trooper Spencer Morris was shot. Officers returned fire, killing both men.

Trooper Spencer Morris — Trooper Spencer Morris(Source: Sheriff Mike Allen)

Authorities say Morris was one of the officers who fired at the suspects.

Morris was transported to a hospital but sustained no life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said at least one suspect has active warrants from South Carolina.

The pursuit ended at I-55 eastbound and McLemore in Memphis.

Officials have not released the identities of the suspects.

This scene is related to an Arkansas state trooper shot in Memphis while assisting officers.

*The incident ended near here in Memphis at McClemore and Kansas.

*Trooper shot NOT seriously hurt. https://t.co/MVcNVDPa43
— Kelli Cook (@TVKelliC) December 16, 2021

TBI special agents have been requested by 30th DAG Amy Weirich to investigate an officer-involved shooting on I-55 in Memphis.@TBIKeli will provide an on-camera update from the scene.

Follow this thread for updates. pic.twitter.com/he02qx41Yt
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) December 16, 2021

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