A tense exchange over returned house keys escalated into gunfire outside a Memphis police precinct, where a woman allegedly pulled a handgun from her bra and shot her ex-boyfriend in both legs, according to court records. Brianna Moore, 24, is facing multiple felony charges after the Sept. 6 incident, which left the victim in critical condition and a bullet fragment embedded in the window of the station where officers were working.
Background
The confrontation began near the Austin Peay police precinct when a silver Honda pulled up alongside a black Nissan. According to a probable cause affidavit, witnesses reported that Moore, wearing a flowery dress, exited the passenger side of the Honda and approached the Nissan. The victim, identified by Moore as her ex-boyfriend, had arrived at the location to retrieve his house key. A passenger in Moore’s vehicle stated that the situation turned violent when the male struck Moore in the back of the head, knocking her glasses off. As he reportedly moved toward her again, Moore allegedly drew a black handgun from her bra and fired multiple times before returning to the Honda.
The Charges
Memphis Police Department officers, who were inside the precinct when they heard the gunshots, responded to the scene and located the victim at nearby Methodist North Hospital. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds to both legs. Moore was taken into custody and charged with one count each of aggravated assault, domestic assault with bodily harm, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. During a search of the silver Honda, investigators recovered a black Taurus G3C 9 mm handgun from the front seat. Four spent 9 mm casings and a bullet fragment were also recovered at the scene, with the fragment having penetrated the front window of the precinct.
Key Takeaways
- Brianna Moore allegedly shot her ex-boyfriend in both legs outside the Austin Peay police precinct on Sept. 6.
- Moore claimed self-defense, stating the victim struck her in the head and knocked off her glasses before she fired.
- Police recovered a 9 mm Taurus G3C handgun from Moore's vehicle and a bullet fragment from the precinct window.
- The victim remains in critical condition at Methodist North Hospital.
- Moore is being held on a $125,000 bond.
What's Next
Moore is currently in custody awaiting her initial appearance and bond hearing. The victim's condition remains critical, which may influence the severity of the charges or the outcome of the bond request. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the precinct and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the shooting.