Crime
22-year-old Ellie Young killed in shooting at Shelby Farms during cancer walk
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local emergency room for evaluation.
A tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old woman identified as Ellie Claire Young.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Ellie Claire Young on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park.
Jackson Hopper, the victim’s ex-boyfriend, has been charged with first-degree murder.
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting was domestic-related, stemming from a previous relationship between Hopper and Young.
The shooting took place around 12:15 PM in the parking lot of the Visitor Center. Emergency medical services responded to the scene, but sadly, Young was pronounced deceased by Memphis Fire Department paramedics.
Sources informed Channel2 NOW that the woman was a cancer survivor.
The suspect fled the scene following the shooting, leading to a multi-county high-speed pursuit that involved law enforcement agencies from Shelby County, Tipton County, and Lauderdale County.
The pursuit transitioned through these counties, with the suspect driving recklessly against oncoming traffic on Highway 51.
Dyer County Deputy Newman heroically performed a PIT maneuver to stop the suspect’s vehicle just inside Dyer County.
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local emergency room for evaluation.
A loaded handgun was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation into the incident.
Further details will be released as they become available.
Shelby Farms Park released the following statement:
There is no threat to visitor or public safety. This is an active investigation and we are referring all questions to the Shelby County Sheriffโs Office.
We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the Park in the Visitor Center parking lot today.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. โ Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspectโs condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.