Officer Verdell Smith (Source: Facebook)

“A Memphis police officer was killed after three people were shot downtown.

Police said two people were shot at Westy’s on North Main. Those two victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police said the suspect then ran to Bass Pro Pyramid and shot an employee. That man was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.

Police said the suspect then took a vehicle. It’s unclear if it was his vehicle or someone else’s.

Police lost track of the vehicle near I-55, at which point officers filled into the street.”

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Source: Memphis police officer killed after 3 shot downtown; suspect in custody