Oct 21, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The UT Health Science Center remembered a medical student after her untimely death over the weekend as her suspected killer is being held in jail without bond. "Due to the severity of this case, our office has requested that no bond be granted pending a hearing," District Attorney Steve Mulroy said in a statement. "The murder of Ellie Young at Shelby Farms Park is a heartbreaking tragedy, and my deepest condolences go out to her family and friends." Memphis Police say that Ellie Young was shot at the Breast Cancer Walk over the weekend at Shelby Farms Park. Young's ex-boyfriend, 26-year-old Jackson Hopper, has been charged with her murder. On Monday, he appeared before a judge and is being held without bond. Man arrested in deadly Shelby Farms shooting Young was described as a kind, smart and genuine role model, Young's family, sorority sisters and UTHSC classmates are mourning her loss. ORIGINAL STORY: Woman dead after getting shot at Shelby Farms; suspect detained Ellie Young (Photo from Ellie Young's Facebook page) Witnesses in the area of the shooting said that it was packed with families for a Breast Cancer Walk. "I was walking towards my car and the young lady was getting in her Jeep and a man came in a white car and shot her twice," eyewitness Monica Bell said. The sound of gunfire sent everyone running for safety. "They said a man just shot someone," eyewitness Janet Jackson said. "I was thinking of all the babies. There were babies out there." Officials say that he led law enforcement on a multi-county chase before crashing in Dyer County following the shooting. Video obtained by WREG showed his arrest on Highway 51 and officers punching him as he exited his overturned vehicle. Hopper is expected to be back in court next week for a bond hearing. In the meantime, Young's sorority sisters will be hosting a candlelight vigil on Tuesday night as a way to light up the world since they say, "The world is a darker place without her." A GoFundMe has been set up in an effort to cover funeral and memorial costs. If you would like to donate, click here. Mulroy also urged anyone who is in an abusive relationship to seek help and support. The Shelby County Family Safety Center operates a 24-hour hotline for domestic violence assistance at 901-222-4400.
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