Justin Delgado dies in fatal West Memphis shooting
Justin Delgado dies in fatal West Memphis shooting
Fatal West Memphis shooting death of Justin Delgado – Obituary
The search is ongoing for a driver who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase, resulting in the death of a highway worker in Arkansas. The incident occurred when the suspect collided with two workers on the I-55 bridge, claiming the life of 36-year-old Justin Delgado from Texas.
Authorities report that another worker suffered serious injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment at Regional One. Witness Xavier Bennett expressed his sorrow, noting the risks faced by workers just trying to do their jobs.
According to Arkansas State Police, West Memphis officers attempted to pull over a maroon Corvette for a traffic violation late Wednesday night. The suspect fled onto Interstate 55 South toward Memphis and drove through a construction zone near mile marker three, hitting the two workers.
Despite the incident, the driver continued into Memphis. Bennett criticized the decision to pursue, emphasizing the danger to innocent lives. Police later located the suspect’s vehicle, which was found ablaze on W. McKellar Ave. The suspect remains at large, with local residents calling for their arrest.
The city of West Memphis has requested an investigation into the crash and extended condolences to Delgado’s family and the injured worker.
Justin Delgado dies in fatal West Memphis shooting Fatal West Memphis shooting death of Justin Delgado – Obituary The search is ongoing for a driver who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase, resulting in the death of a highway worker in Arkansas. The incident occurred when the suspect collided with two workers on the…
Justin Delgado dies in fatal West Memphis shooting Fatal West Memphis shooting death of Justin Delgado – Obituary The search is ongoing for a driver who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase, resulting in the death of a highway worker in Arkansas. The incident occurred when the suspect collided with two workers on the…