How was Ezekiel Kelly - Memphis shooting suspect - caught? × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP News How was Ezekiel Kelly caught Past criminal record explored as suspect is arrested for livestreaming Memphis shooting rampage By Aurko Maitra Modified 08 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The suspect allegedly livestreamed the shooting (image via Brad Vesch/ Getty Images) On Wednesday, Memphis authorities arrested 19-year-old Ezekiel Kelly, who was apprehended by officers after an alleged shooting spree. As per the TRT world, Ezekiel Kelly live streamed the shooting spree on Facebook. He gunned a man down in a store before bragging about his crimes on camera. Memphis authorities stated that Kelly also stole at least two vehicles in the rampage, shooting one of the owners. Lakiya Scott@ScottLakiyaBREAKING 19-year old Ezekiel Kelly is in custody according to the Desoto Co Sheriff’s Office314149BREAKING 19-year old Ezekiel Kelly is in custody according to the Desoto Co Sheriff’s Office Another woman was shot during the course of the rampage, but it is unclear whether the shooting is linked to the suspect. At 9:30 pm, the pursuit of Kelly ended, after he crashed his stolen vehicle before surrendering to authorities. He has been charged with first-degree murder. The pursuit of Ezekiel Kelly On Wednesday, the Memphis Police Department posted an online warning about Kelly. They informed the public to stay inside their homes since a gunman was engaging in a shooting spree. The warning also mentioned that the suspect was livestreaming his actions. Scott McClellan@DSM4USAMemphis shooter Ezekiel Kelly has a prior arrest for attempted murder in 2020. And he’s out in 2022, murdering people. The system is broken.2910Memphis shooter Ezekiel Kelly has a prior arrest for attempted murder in 2020. And he’s out in 2022, murdering people. The system is broken. A Twitter post read: "We are getting reports he is recording his actions on Facebook." Memphis authorities tracked shootings across the city, though they were unable to confirm whether they had all been linked to Ezekiel Kelly. A post by authorities read: "It's unknown how many shootings this man is connected to at this time, but there have been at least three shootings reported today by Memphis Police." Authorities tracked Kelly's movements, noting that he had reportedly stolen a silver SUV, allegedly shooting the owner. The public was warned at the time to stay inside. Memphis Police posted: "The suspect is still at large. If you do not have to be out, stay indoors until this is resolved." Mrs MAGA American #45 @JerseyPatriotsHoly hell why in the world was this Zeek Huncho aka Ezekiel Kelly out on the street with prior murder charges from 2020? #MEMPHIS#zeek #shooter #murder5216Holy hell why in the world was this Zeek Huncho aka Ezekiel Kelly out on the street with prior murder charges from 2020? #MEMPHIS#zeek #shooter #murder https://t.co/oaAjZSngpB The Independent reported that soon after, Kelly managed to leave the city limits and steal a second car in Southaven, Mississippi. He then drove back to Memphis and allegedly continued to taunt police. Authorities engaged Kelly in an extended car chase which ended in a crash. Fox reported that an injured Kelly proceeded to surrender to officers before being transported to a fire station. He is currently under police custody. A history of violence According to the Commercial Appeal, Ezekiel Kelly was released from prison March 2022. The teen, who went by the online moniker Zeek Huncho, was sentenced to three years in prison for a June 2020 aggravated assault. In an official statement, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said Kelly had only served 11 months of the total sentence. Christi@icyman102UPDATE: Ezekiel Kelly is involved in a standoff. He is refusing to get out of the vehicle and police have him surrounded. Police say the SWAT Team has been called.Memphis Police are telling everyone in the area of Ivan Road and Hodge Road to stay inside.249UPDATE: Ezekiel Kelly is involved in a standoff. He is refusing to get out of the vehicle and police have him surrounded. Police say the SWAT Team has been called.Memphis Police are telling everyone in the area of Ivan Road and Hodge Road to stay inside. Wreg reported that Kelly has faced 4 felony charges in the past. At the age of 17, he was charged with 2 attempted murders, one count of firearm possession and reckless endangerment. 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