A 22-year-old woman named Ellie Claire Young was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend, Jackson Hopper, at a public park in Memphis, Tennessee. Hopper was arrested by detectives and is facing first-degree murder charges. The incident is believed to be domestic-related, as Hopper and Young were former partners. Young, a medical student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, was described as a “light in this world” by her family and friends. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral expenses and has already raised nearly $44,000.
Hopper was pursued and arrested by police in a dramatic chase across different counties, during which a video of the arrest was recorded. The video shows law enforcement officers carrying out the arrest, with Hopper eventually being placed in the back of a patrol car with injuries. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal affairs investigation into possible officer misconduct during the arrest. Hopper appeared in court and pleaded not guilty, with the local district attorney working to prevent him from being granted bail. The incident has sparked outrage and sadness among the community, who remember Young as a beloved member and role model.
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