Reward for suspect in Memphis officer shooting raised to $32,500
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Safe Task Force has increased the reward for information leading to the capture of Danell Maxwell to $32,500, following an additional $30,000 contribution.
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Maxwell, 40, of Memphis, is wanted in connection with the Feb. 26 shooting of a Memphis Police Department officer during a traffic stop. An arrest warrant was issued Feb. 28 charging him with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Maxwell was added to the Tennessee Most Wanted list on Feb. 28 and is also the subject of a Tennessee Blue Alert.
Maxwell is a Black man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing dark clothing and an orange and green reflective vest.
Maxwell should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about Maxwell’s whereabouts is asked to call MPD at 901-528-2274, call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND, or submit a tip via the USMS Tips app.
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