Kolonji Warren, 24, and Kristopher Harris, 23, have pled guilty to carjacking in a federal court in Memphis, Tennessee. The crime occurred on July 17, 2019, at the Pump and Munch gas station on East Shelby Drive in Memphis.
According to court documents, Warren and Harris drove Warren’s tan Jeep SUV to the gas station and pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle. One of the men pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the victim, firing one shot into the front passenger-side window of the vehicle. The victim fled, and Warren entered the victim’s vehicle and drove away.
Video surveillance captured the suspect’s vehicle in the area and showed Warren enter the gas station prior to the carjacking. Part of the carjacking incident was also captured on video surveillance. During the investigation, the defendants were all positively identified.
On October 22, 2021, both Warren and Harris pled guilty to the carjacking charge. Sentencing is set before U.S. District Judge Tommy L. Parker on January 21, 2022, where the defendants face up to 15 years in federal prison, followed by three years supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Wendy K. Cornejo and Greg Wagner are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
Warren and Harris are currently awaiting sentencing. The crime is punishable by up to 15 years in federal prison, followed by three years supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
In the federal system, there is no parole. The defendants’ actions had a significant impact on the victim and the community, highlighting the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for effective law enforcement strategies to prevent and investigate violent crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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