(LPL) – An attempted sale of a firearm ended in a shooting in Covington, leaving three teenagers injured and eight people, including minors and adults, facing criminal charges.
According to the Covington Police Department, the incident occurred on Saturday, December 13 before 4:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Wooten Street, in the North Subs neighborhood. The transaction, in which several teenagers participated, led to an argument that quickly escalated to an exchange of gunfire between people who were inside a vehicle and others who were outside of it.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division went to the scene to begin the investigation. As a result of the shooting, three teenagers were injured. One of them, a minor, was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, while the other two received medical attention at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Tipton. Authorities confirmed that the injuries are not life-threatening.
Following the investigation, five minors and three adults were charged. Charges filed against the teens include aggravated assault, vandalism, reckless endangerment and tampering with evidence, depending on the case. A 17-year-old faces additional charges of facilitating an aggravated assault.
Among the adults charged is Markevious Nelson, 23, who faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Also charged were Tammy Poole, 58, and Vanquita Taylor, 35, both with violating juvenile court orders.
Police Chief Donna Turner said the case reflects the seriousness of the problem of minors’ access to firearms. He indicated that authorities will continue to work with Tipton County youth services officers and that parents or guardians who do not adequately supervise their children will be held accountable.
Anyone with information related to this case can contact the Covington Police Department at 901-475-1261 or submit a tip via Facebook Messenger to “Covington TN Police Department” or “City of Covington.”
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Gun sale ends in shooting in Covington; three teens injured and eight people charged
(LPL) – A planned gun sale turned violent Saturday, Dec. 13, in Covington, leaving three teenagers wounded and resulting in criminal charges against eight people, including juveniles and adults.
According to the Covington Police Department, the shooting happened before 4:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Wooten Street, in the North Subs neighborhood. Police said several teenagers were involved in the transaction, which escalated into a dispute and then an exchange of gunfire between people inside a vehicle and others outside.
Investigators with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and began the investigation. Three teenagers were shot during the incident. One juvenile was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, while the other two were treated at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Tipton. Authorities said all three suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, five juveniles and three adults were charged. The juvenile charges include aggravated assault, vandalism, reckless endangerment, facilitation of aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence, depending on each case.
Among the adults charged is 23-year-old Markevious Nelson, who faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, vandalism, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Two women, 58-year-old Tammy Poole and 35-year-old Vanquita Taylor, were also charged with violating juvenile court orders.
Police Chief Donna Turner said the case highlights the dangers of juveniles having access to firearms and noted that the situation could have been fatal. She added that police will continue working closely with Tipton County youth services and will hold parents accountable when they fail to properly supervise their children.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Covington Police Department at 901-475-1261 or submit a tip through Facebook Messenger to “Covington TN Police Department” or “City of Covington.”
