Posted on 11/25/2024 8:47:48 AM PST by grundle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man accused of shooting a FedEx employee in the hub parking lot in October has been released without bond.
18-year-old Tyreese Earnest was charged with attempted second-degree murder, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, and vandalism.
Earnest was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to be back in court on November 26.
On October 30, Memphis Airport Police responded to the shooting at the FedEx World Hub located in the 2800 block of Democrat Road. Memphis Police say the victim identified Earnest as the man responsible for the shooting.
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said on Wednesday that the D.A.’s office opposed lowering Earnest’s initial $200,000 bond which was set by a judicial commissioner, and also opposed his release without bond.
“The details of the alleged crime, the fact the victim was ambushed, and the violent nature of it convinces us that this suspect is a threat to public safety,” said Mulory in a statement. “I respect the court’s decision but disagree with it.”
The D.A.’s office can argue for bond and against ROR, but ultimately, it is the judge who makes the final decision.
“Be sure if the defendant violates the terms of release, we will be ready to ask the court to reincarcerate him. As for the case, we will further investigate, build a strong case, and prosecute vigorously,” Mulroy said.
Earnest later identified the other two men with him on the scene as 18-year-old twin brothers Ja’Marcus Odell and Ja’Marion Odell.
Ja’Marion admitted to officers that he drove Earnest and his brother to the FedEx World Hub.
The Odell twins were later taken into custody and each charged with criminal attempt facilitation to wit: second-degree murder. They are being held on $80,000 bonds.
They are scheduled to be back in court Thursday morning.
State Sen. Brent Taylor responded to the decision by a judge to let Earnest out of jail on no bond, calling it an injustice.
“Judge Anderson does not deserve the respect of anyone who is determined to solve our crime problem,” Taylor wrote on Facebook.
Let me guess.
I’m guessing “Tyreese” is either of Scandinavian or Amish origin.
Tyreese... his accomplices, Ja’Marcus... Ja’Marion...
OMG!! REALLY???
Recently, I have watched these videos of this Houston, TX Judge.
https://www.youtube.com/@JudgeFleischerTV
While he claims to be a no-nonsense judge, I also note he goes out of his way to help the criminals not get convicted by serving probation.
I conclude crime rate is far higher because of judicial leniancy.
Bkmk
There are too many Tyreeses in jail already. Let him go.
Judge administers justice to individuals responsible for ambushing innocent FedEx hard-working individual. /s
Any bets on whether he shows up?............
What a poorly written article. Made it impossible to understand what had actually happened re the shooting and how this guy could possibly be released.
I clicked on the link and then the other links on that station’s website. Sounds like it may be a pretty convoluted deal - the original article says the FedEx employee shot himself. But perhaps as he was trying to defend himself against the twins who the defendant drove there?
What the hell happened to actual journalism?!
“Tyreese, Ja’Marcus, and Ja’Marion.”
It’s Memphis.
Typical of Memphis, I’m 35 miles away. Spills over too.
100% correct.
State Sen. Brent Taylor, is a good guy going up against the Mafia DEM POLS. Who won’t even enforce State law. Never did.
Terry Rolland tried and like Brent got no where.
Ja’just let him go?
The whole judicial system in Memphis is CORRUPT.
Ok, this article is from Memphis.
The schools here are supposed to be bad.
There’s supposed to be a lot of crime.
It’s supposed to be dangerous and dirty.
People aren’t supposed to write well.
It’s been this way for over half a century.
If people wanted to change they would.
JaMarcus and JaMarion?!?! Get the JaNoose!!
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