Crime
Laterrika Woods, Sister of Memphis Rapper Big Boogie, Killed in High-Speed Police Chase in Arkansas
Hazen, Ark. — A high-speed police pursuit on eastbound Interstate 40 ended in a fatal crash on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, claiming the life of a 29-year-old Memphis woman.
According to the Arkansas State Police (ASP), the incident began when a state trooper observed a white Dodge Ram pickup committing a traffic violation near the 173-mile marker in Lonoke County.
When the trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver fled, initiating an 18-mile pursuit at speeds exceeding 120 mph.
The suspect vehicle continued recklessly, weaving through traffic and passing other motorists on the right shoulder, posing a significant danger to the public.
Near the 191-mile marker in Prairie County, ASP troopers executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver to end the pursuit.
As a result, the pickup overturned and came to rest in a ditch along the interstate.
- Laterrika Woods, 29, of Memphis, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
- Latarica Walker, 26, of Memphis, was also ejected and airlifted to Baptist Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.
- Torkilo Hambrick, 30, also known as Kizzle Consistent, was identified as the driver. He and Zuri Jones, 45, both of Memphis, were transported to UAMS and are in stable condition.
ASP Colonel Mike Hagar condemned the suspect’s actions, emphasizing the dangers of fleeing from law enforcement.
“This tragedy is a direct result of the suspect’s reckless, selfish actions,” said Col. Hagar. “Fleeing suspects are terrorizing and traumatizing our communities. Our troopers will not and cannot look the other way.”
During the crash investigation, troopers recovered:
- Two firearms
- An undisclosed amount of U.S. currency
- A bottle of promethazine
- Marijuana and narcotics
Hambrick, the driver, was found to have an outstanding extradition warrant from Shelby County, Tennessee, for a probation violation and is a registered sex offender.
Authorities have confirmed that charges are pending against him in connection with Woods’ death.
The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory will conduct an autopsy to determine Woods’ official cause of death.
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the incident.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.