Two Wanted for Murder at Airport Area Hotel

Kierra Brooks (Photo: Memphis Police Dept.)
Kierra Brooks (Photo: Memphis Police Dept.)
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Updated: 7/31/2012 10:53 am
MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - Memphis police have issued warrants for two suspects wanted for murdering a man at the Homestead Suites near Memphis International.

Officers were called to a shooting at the hotel, located near Airways and I-240 on Corporate Avenue, around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Police found 26-year-old Cortez Mallard lying in the lobby with a gunshot wound. An ambulance was called and paramedics pronounced the victim dead on the scene.

Investigators identified 20-year-old Kierra Brooks and 23-year-old Ricky Hunt, Jr. as suspects in the case and issued arrested warrants for First Degree Murder.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these suspects should call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH (2274). You can also submit your tip at 528cash.org, or text the word AWARD to 274637 (CRIMES). You will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible to receive a cash reward.

Ricky Hunt, Jr. (Photo: Memphis Police Dept.)
Ricky Hunt, Jr. (Photo: Memphis Police Dept.)
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pkt2313 - 7/31/2012 7:54 PM
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well looks like these two good citizens have ruined their lives, good work. keep the police in a job . job security is great here in this fine city
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