Case Involving Interstate Shooting Suspects Headed to Grand Jury

 Shelby County-TN—Today, Lorenzo Watson and Kendrick Ray, the suspects in last month's I-240 shooting incident involving a father and his four children, had their preliminary hearing in General Sessions 13. After weeks of preparation by the State and testimony from nine witnesses, including the victim and father of the young victims, Judge Montesi found probable cause to proceed with charges against both the 18-year-old and 21-year-old defendants. These charges include, among others, six counts of Criminal Attempt – First Degree Murder.

“Our interstates are dangerous enough with reckless drivers; they shouldn't turn into shooting galleries,” said DA Mulroy. “We will take this case to the grand jury and beyond to seek appropriately severe punishment.”

Special thanks to ADA Alexia Crump for her leadership during the 3-hour-long hearing, ADA Division Leader Gavin Smith, and Victim Witness Coordinator Cynthia Miller for their diligent efforts.

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