Memphis Man Michael Crawford ID’d As Suspect In Sunday Fatal Double-Shooting Of Brothers

MEMPHIS, TN. (THECOUNT) — Michael Crawford has been identified as the suspect arrested and charged in the Sunday shooting of two brothers, one fatally, according to Monday reports.

Crawford, whose age was not provided, is responsible for shooting two brothers during a verbal altercation.

One man died in the shooting and another is in critical condition in the Frayser community of Memphis around 5:30 Sunday morning.

Officers with the Memphis Police Department said they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds lying on the driveway of a home in the 1700 block of Martha Drive.

Another victim was found lying on the side yard of a nearby house with multiple gunshot wounds, reports
FOX13.

Two men were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. One of the victims, said to be brothers, was pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

Crawford has been charged with one count first degree murder, three counts criminal attempt first degree murder, and three counts employment of a firearm with the intent to commit a felony.

He’s expected to appear in court Nov. 25 around 9:00 a.m.

Anyone with possible additional information on the case may contact police at 911.

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Geo quick facts: Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s Graceland mansion is a popular attraction. Other music landmarks include the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of American Soul Music – wikipedia.