Former Memphis police officers plead not guilty to murder, other charges in Tyre Nichols death
Five former Memphis police officers entered not guilty pleas Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of Tyre Nichols.
A Memphis, Tennessee man was arrested this week for allegedly shooting and killing two people while injuring two others at an apartment complex, according to reports.
Xavier Lee, 23, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder and three counts of using a firearm to commit a felony.
Xavier Lee booking photo (Shelby County Sheriff's Office)
FOX 13 in Memphis reported that officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to the Valley Forge Apartments for reports of a shooting just after 11 a.m. on March 6.
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When officers arrived, they discovered two people in a Chevrolet Camaro who were suffering from gunshot wounds.
The officers then went into an apartment and found to men who were dead, appearing to have suffered from gunshot wounds, also.
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Detectives learned during the investigation that one of the witnesses demanded Lee move out of the apartment after he brought guns in the home.
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The witness told police she heard gunshots in the living room when she was in the kitchen and ran out of the apartment.
The woman added that when she ran out of the apartment, she witnessed a victim get shot before watching Lee, who had a rifle, leave in a black SUV.
Lee was booked in the Shelby County Jail on Monday and held without bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.
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