Police: 2 charged after firing shots at Memphis officers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two men accused of firing shots at Memphis police officers are now in jail.

Franklin Holliman is charged with two counts of criminal attempt felony second-degree murder, possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone) with intent to manufacture, deliver and sell. Joe Arnold is charged with two counts of criminal attempt felony second-degree murder and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.

Memphis Police Department says officers were conducting an ongoing covert investigation Tuesday around 9 p.m. on Henrietta Road when unknown suspects began firing at them.

Luckily the officers were able to take cover and no one was injured.

Additional officers then arrived on the scene and detained two suspects after a foot chase, according to MPD.

Bond information is unavailable for both suspects at this time.

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