Man charged in shooting that left victim quadriplegic
Apr 02, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday for a man accused of shooting someone up to seven times, leaving them a quadriplegic, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office says.
Devontae Matthews, 20, was charged with criminal attempt first-degree murder and employment of a firear
m with the intent to commit a dangerous felony.
On February 6, Memphis police officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Vaal Avenue.
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According to police, a male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition.
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office said Matthews is accused of shooting the victim six to seven times.
Police said a man known as “D-Boy” was seen talking to the victim before pulling out a gun and firing shots at him.
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“D-Boy” was later identified as Matthews, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Prosecutors said the courageous testimony of an eyewitness, who was just feet away from the incident, and the victim's father, who shared that his son is now a quadriplegic, were pivotal in ensuring the case was held to state.
Matthews is being held in jail on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday morning.
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