Arrest made in Highland Heights shooting that left man critical

Deja Davis
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An arrest has been made after a shooting that took place last year in the Highland Heights area left a man in critical condition.

Quordarious Lee, 28, has been charged with criminal attempt first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and convicted felon in possession of a handgun.

According to reports, officers responded to an aggravated assault on November 29, 2023, around 6:21 p.m. at 1073 National Street. The victim stated that he was leaving the store and got into his car when a suspect known as “Rachet” jumped into his passenger seat.

The suspect pointed a gun at the victim and demanded his property, police say. When the victim tried to run, the suspect then shot him in the back.

Reports state that the suspect took the victim’s money and cell phone from his pockets as he stood over him. He then left the scene on foot.

The store surveillance camera captured the suspect pulling out an AR-15-style rifle from his pants before leaving the store, police say.

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The victim was taken in critical condition to Regional One Hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower back.

Investigators say after further development in the case, Quordarious Lee was determined to be a possible suspect.

On December 6, 2023, the victim was able to positively identify Lee in a six-person lineup as the person known as “Rachet” who shot and robbed him.

Lee is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning.

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In another case, Lee is charged with convicted theft of property $10,000-$60,000, evading arrest, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of burglary tools, and theft of property $1,000 or less in February.

He was charged with a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, evading arrest, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of continued substance marijuana in March.

Back in 2015, Lee pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary.

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