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Two Arrested and Charged for Lay Avenue Shooting, One Suspect Still At Large

On Monday night at around 10:45 p.m., Community Engagement Response Team officers located and arrested 36-year-old Eddie Crippen and 33-year-old Jacinda Sharp, who were both identified by Violent Crimes Unit investigators as suspects from the shooting that occurred in the 2700 block of Lay Avenue on June 24, 2022. A 35-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot multiple times.

Officers found Crippen and Sharp at the Weigel’s at 3815 Western Avenue and took them into custody without issue after receiving a FLOCK alert that their car was in the area. Crippen was taken into custody on outstanding warrants for attempted first degree murder, convicted felon in possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Sharp was arrested on an outstanding warrant for attempted first degree murder.

VCU investigators also obtained a warrant charging 29-year-old Martanya Styles with attempted first degree murder from the incident. Styles is not in custody at this time. Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers by calling 865-215-7165 or texting **TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

Posted by serland On 28 June, 2022 at 12:12 PM