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Blue Alert Issued for Attempted Murder Suspect
27 Feb
Summary
- A statewide Blue Alert is active for suspect Danell Maxwell.
- Officer was shot Thursday night in Memphis' Parkway Village neighborhood.
- Suspect is considered armed and dangerous by authorities.
A statewide Blue Alert is currently in effect for Danell Maxwell, a 40-year-old man sought in connection with the attempted murder of a Memphis police officer. The incident occurred Thursday night around 8 p.m. in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Memphis.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued the alert shortly after midnight Friday. Maxwell is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, and was reportedly wearing dark clothing and an orange/green reflective vest when last seen.
Authorities have classified Maxwell as armed and dangerous. The TBI and Memphis Police Department are actively seeking information that could lead to his apprehension. Anyone with knowledge of Maxwell's location is urged to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND or the Memphis Police Department at 901-528-2274.
