Suspect wanted for multiple shootings in US held

September 08, 2022 08:47

Suspect Ezekiel Kelly. Pic: Facebook

A 19-year-old suspect believed to be responsible for "multiple shootings" in the Memphis, Tennessee, area was captured Wednesday night following an extensive manhunt, authorities said.

CBS News reports that Ezekiel Kelly was taken into custody a little before 9:30 p.m. local time, according to Memphis police. The exact circumstances of the shootings were not confirmed.

There was no immediate word on whether they resulted in any injuries or fatalities. It's unclear how Kelly was apprehended. Police said they had received reports that Kelly was "recording his actions on Facebook."

During the search, police released a photo of Kelly along with information on the vehicle he was believed to be driving.

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