MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), two men are dead following a pursuit by Arkansas police from West Memphis, Arkansas, into Memphis.
The shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday on the on-ramp to Interstate 55 North from McLemore Avenue, according to the TBI.
Arkansas State Police along with U.S. Marshals were reportedly pursuing at least one individual wanted out of South Carolina on felony warrants when an individual in the vehicle began shooting at the officers.
An Arkansas State Trooper reportedly returned fire, hitting both of the individuals in the vehicle. The trooper was also struck by gunfire.
"“One Arkansas state trooper was struck by a bullet as he returned fire hitting both of Individuals in the vehicle,” Keli Mcalister, spokesperson for TBI said.
The TBI reports the two men who were struck by the Arkansas State Trooper were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have confirmed the identity of one of the two men that died during the gunfire as 27-year-old Terrance Marquise Dogan.
The Arkansas State Trooper was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Officers were reportedly pursuing Dogan in connection to previous warrants that he had from South Carolina, including kidnapping, armed robbery, burglary, and assault and battery.
TBI agents are working to independently determine the set of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews.
The district attorney general will then determine whether the officer's actions were justified.
The officer has reportedly been placed on administrative leave, in code with the department policy when deadly force is involved.
Authorities with TBI are working to determine the number of total officers that fired shots during the incident.
This is an ongoing investigation.
We will edit this article with updates as they are made available.