Tracey Shaw, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Tennessee 2024
Memphis Man Leads Police on High-Speed Car Chase, Striking Officer with Vehicle
A disturbing incident unfolded in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee, on November 2, 2022. Tracey Shaw, 27, was behind the wheel of a black Infiniti G37 that was backed into a parking space in front of a BP gas station. Officers approached the vehicle after detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. Shaw refused to roll down his window and instead accelerated out of the parking lot, striking one of the officers with the vehicle.
Shaw then led officers on a high-speed car chase eastbound on Shelby Drive, reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The suspect eventually crashed the Infiniti on Tchulahoma Road and fled on foot, hiding in the backyard of a nearby residence. Officers arrested Shaw and recovered a Glock .40 caliber pistol with a 22-round extended magazine concealed behind the residence.
On August 16, 2023, Shaw pled guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Mark S. Norris sentenced Shaw on May 2, 2024, to 92 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence. On May 26, 2021, the program was launched to strengthen community-based organizations and set focused enforcement priorities.
United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz thanked Assistant United States Attorney Regina Thompson for her efforts in prosecuting the case, as well as law enforcement partners who assisted in the investigation.
Defendant: Tracey Shaw
Criminal Charges: Being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm
City and State: Memphis, Tennessee
Arrest Date: November 2, 2022
Sentence: 92 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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