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Memphis Man Charged After Fatal Shooting of Burglar
10 Jan
Summary
- Man admits to shooting burglary suspect who entered his apartment.
- Suspect died at hospital after being shot while fleeing.
- Self-defense claim questioned due to shooting occurring outside.
A Memphis resident, Marques Griffin, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter following a shooting incident this past Thursday on Robin Hood Lane. Griffin admitted to police that he fired three shots at a suspected burglar he found inside his apartment.
The intruder, who was reportedly fleeing the premises, succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. Legal analysis indicates that Griffin's self-defense claim is being scrutinized, particularly because the shooting occurred after the suspect had exited the residence.
Legal experts highlight that Tennessee law, informed by cases like the U.S. Supreme Court's *Tennessee v. Garner*, generally restricts self-defense claims when a person is shot while fleeing. Griffin is currently held on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for his next court appearance on Monday.
