4 Memphis Carjackers to Serve a Combined 66 Years in Prison for Shooting at Law Enforcement Officers

Four guys got federal prison sentences after being convicted of carjacking, assaulting a federal officer, and utilizing a weapon during the criminal offenses committed in Memphis almost two years back.

In May of 2021, Julius Armstrong, 20; Adairius Armstrong, 20; Barium Martin, 20; and Malik McCoy, 19, devoted a string of violent armed carjackings in Memphis, according to info provided in court cited by the Western District of Tennessee's U.S. Attorney's Office.

Four Memphis Carjackers Who Shot Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced: Julius Armstrong, Adairius Armstrong, Barium Martin, and Malik McCoy have gotten jail sentences for carjacking, weapons offense, and assaulting a federal officer. https://t.co/Ooa1XxtWz3

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A traffic camera caught the individuals in one of the taken automobiles crashing out on May 7, 2021. The guys were challenged by 2 police officers: an unique agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and a sergeant with the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Utilizing pistols and assault rifles, the four people contended the lorry the two officers were in, injuring them both, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Julius Armstrong was sentenced to 22 years jail time after pleading guilty to carjacking, brandishing a gun during a carjacking, attack on a federal officer, and discharging a firearm throughout the attack.

Adairius Armstrong received 18 years of imprisonment after pleading guilty to carjacking and displaying a firearm throughout a carjacking.

Barium Martin got 13 years of jail time after pleading guilty to carjacking, displaying a gun during a carjacking, and attack on a federal officer.

Malik McCoy got 13 years of imprisonment after pleading guilty to carjacking, displaying a gun throughout a carjacking, and attack on a federal officer. Due to his age at the time of the criminal activities, McCoy was originally charged as a juvenile prior to being transferred to adult status in federal court, the U.S. Attorney's Office notes.

" These boys taken part in violent criminal acts, consisting of shooting at and injuring law enforcement officers. Their severe criminal offenses deserved major sentences. Safeguarding Americans from gun violence is one of our top priorities, and our efforts in this area will stay robust and unrelenting," United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz said in a statement.