Crime & Safety
Shelby County, TN Shooting: 19-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Murder
Shelby County, TN – A 19 year old man has been arrested on attempted first degree murder and firearm charges after investigators say someone opened fire on a resident attempting to retrieve a package
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-11-07T09:11:50.695Z
Shelby County, TN – A 19 year old man has been arrested on attempted first degree murder and firearm charges after investigators say someone opened fire on a resident attempting to retrieve a package outside a home in northeast Shelby County, near Memphis.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded around 8:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to reports of a shooting in the 4400 block of Grand Cedar Lane.
Investigators said a man was attempting to retrieve a package from the residence when someone allegedly fired shots in his direction.
Despite the gunfire, the intended victim was not struck, and no injuries were reported.
Detectives assigned to the Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and began gathering evidence to identify the person responsible.
During the investigation, authorities identified 19 year old Verlente Brown as the alleged shooter.
Detectives subsequently obtained an arrest warrant charging Brown with criminal attempt to commit first degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
The Sheriff's Office said members of its Burglary, Robbery and Auto Theft Squad, Violent Crimes Unit and Patrol Division coordinated efforts to locate Brown.
On Thursday, Nov. 5, deputies executed an arrest warrant at a residence in the 4500 block of Almo Avenue.
Brown was taken into custody by members of the Burglary, Robbery and Auto Theft Squad.
Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive for the shooting or whether the suspect and victim knew each other.
The Sheriff's Office announced the arrest Friday, Nov. 6, confirming that the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to the gunfire.