12-05-2025
Teens charged as adults in Crockett County drive-by shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenswill be charged as adults for their alleged roles in a drive-by shooting in Crockett County back in March, the Crockett County Sheriff's Department announced.
The shooting occurred on March 1 within the city limits of Friendship, Tennessee.
Crockett County authorities identified the suspects as Edward Antunez and Joseph James, and said they were transferred to adult court pending indictment by the grand jury.
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Antunez, who was 17 at the time of the crime, faces the following charges:
One count of unlawful possession of a weapon
One count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony
Two counts of aggravated assault
One count of retaliation for past actions
James, who is currently 17, has been charged with the following crimes:
One count of attempted first-degree murder
One count of unlawful possession of a weapon
One count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony
Two counts of aggravated assault
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