Horn Lake police have identified the suspect and victim in a deadly shooting outside an Amazon warehouse in Horn Lake, Mississippi, Friday morning.
Meanwhile, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating after that suspect was killed in a shooting involving Memphis police officers Friday afternoon.
Horn Lake police said their officers responded to the scene around noon at the Amazon warehouse at 1615 Commerce Pkwy. about shots fired. They and DeSoto County Coroner Josh Pounders said they found 44-year-old Ebony Crockett dead at the scene. Investigators said the shooting took place outside of the warehouse.
Horn Lake investigators identified the suspect as 45-year-old Corey Brewer. They said Brewer and Crockett both worked at Amazon and knew each other.
Horn Lake got a murder warrant for Brewer and issued a BOLO for him with other law enforcement.
Shortly after that BOLO, about 3:20 p.m., Memphis police said officers spotted Brewer’s car and tried to conduct a traffic stop at I-40 and Whitten Road.
According to the TBI, Brewer shot at Memphis police officers first and police fired back, killing him after they conducted the traffic stop.
No officers were injured.
The TBI said the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office requested agents respond to the scene.
Investigators have not said what led to the shooting.
Amazon released the following statement:
“We’re heartbroken by this violent act and we extend our deepest sympathy to the victim’s family. We are working to support our team and ensure their safety. We’re also working closely with the police department as they lead the response and investigate.” – Kelly Nantel, Amazon spokesperson.
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