East Ridge Man Charged with Murder After Shooting at Roper Street Apartment Complex

East Ridge man charged with murder after shooting at Roper Street apartment complex

Nineteen-year-old Jontae Marshun Duckett is charged with aggravated robbery and first-degree murder.

2 Youths Facing Murder Charges In East Ridge Shooting That Left 1 Dead, Another Paralyzed

Man charged with murder in East Ridge after 1 man killed, another man paralyzed

A 19-year-old faces first degree murder charges after police say he shot 2 men while trying to rob them of a pound and a half of marijuana.The incident happened

One dead and one left paralyzed after shooting in East Ridge

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 19-year-old is being charged with murder after a shooting in East Ridge a few months ago. On August 25,  2025, at 3:09 p.m., officers with the East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) were dispatched to 5700 Roper Street in response to a reported shooting. The caller described hearing multiple gunshots and saw two males fleeing the area. According to the affidavit, when officers arrived they were directed to the “L” build…