Suspect in Memphis Officer Shooting May Be in Arkansas

TBI says 40-year-old Danell Maxwell is wanted for attempted first-degree murder and other charges.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:50pm

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a man wanted in connection with the shooting of a Memphis police officer may have fled the state and could be in Arkansas or several other states. Authorities are searching for 40-year-old Danell Maxwell, who is wanted on charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.

Why it matters

The shooting of a Memphis police officer is a serious crime that raises concerns about public safety and the ability of law enforcement to apprehend dangerous suspects. The possibility that the suspect may have fled to neighboring states complicates the investigation and manhunt.

The details

Investigators say the charges against Danell Maxwell stem from the Feb. 26 shooting of Memphis Police Officer Oscar Torres-Molina. It has been two weeks since the manhunt for Maxwell began, and Officer Torres-Molina has since been released from the hospital. TBI officials believe Maxwell may have left Tennessee and could be in Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia or Iowa.

  • The shooting of Officer Torres-Molina occurred on Feb. 26, 2026.
  • The manhunt for Danell Maxwell has been ongoing for two weeks.

The players

Danell Maxwell

A 40-year-old man wanted on charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.

Oscar Torres-Molina

A Memphis police officer who was shot and has since been released from the hospital.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)

The state law enforcement agency leading the investigation and manhunt for Danell Maxwell.

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What’s next

A reward of up to $32,500 is being offered for information that leads to Maxwell's arrest. Anyone who sees Maxwell or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending dangerous suspects, especially when they may have fled across state lines. It also underscores the risks police officers face in the line of duty and the importance of the public's assistance in helping to locate and arrest suspects.