Fallout from MLK, "WATCH: Mob of black suspects rob, vandalize gas stations"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dozens of suspects robbed two gas stations 
overnight, stealing over $17,000 worth of merchandise, police 
say.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland made a statement saying he’s angry 
more than anything.

“I mean it’s similar to videos I’ve seen across the country. 
Those convenience store owners are small business people. I’ve 
met with them. They have to work there, themselves a lot, just 
to earn a living,” Mayor Strickland said. “The court system 
needs fundamental change to adjust to what’s going on out in the 
community. The police are arresting them. The courts won’t keep 
them.”

3 detained after thieves ransack FedEx semi-trailer
According to reports, just after 10 p.m., a mob of approximately 
30-40 suspects entered the Exxon at 3483 Airways Boulevard. The 
suspects grabbed multiple items of merchandise and ran out of 
the store.

$2,000 worth of items were reportedly stolen from the first 
business.

https://wreg.com/news/local/watch-mob-of-suspects-rob-vandalize-
gas-stations/

At 11:50 p.m., approximately 40 suspects entered the Fill-N-Go 
gas station at 3084 South Third Street. An individual inside the 
business said that one of the suspects came into the store and 
pointed a rifle at him before leaving.

The victim says that the suspect had on a black Nike ski mask, a 
black pullover hoodie, blue jeans, and a black bag across his 
chest.

Police released information on the individual responsible for 
the aggravated assault. They say he will be in a newer model 
white Mitsubishi Outlander, possibly with a woman wearing a 
black pullover, green T-shirt, black tights, and black slides.

The suspects caused approximately $9,000 worth of damage to the 
second business and stole approximately $15,000 worth of 
merchandise.

It is unclear if the thefts were caused by the same group of 
people.

https://wreg.com/news/local/watch-mob-of-suspects-rob-vandalize-
gas-stations/