MEMPHIS, Tenn. – FIRST ON FOX: Memphis shooting suspect Ezekiel Kelly, who police say shot seven people in an hours-long rampage Wednesday, killing four, has been charged in a 2020 shooting with three victims, according to court documents. He allegedly shot two people and nearly hit a third. Kelly eventually took a plea deal, admitted to only one count of felony aggravated assault, and was sentenced to three years in prison. However, he only served 11 months and walked free in March. Court documents obtained by Fox News Digital reveal he was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of Lamarcus Grandberry, a gang-related assault by Edward Rogers, with a firearm and the reckless endangerment of Rutrundra Gaston, who allegedly posed the last. “in immediate danger of death or serious bodily harm.” SURVEILLANCE VIDEO ARRESTED MEMPHIS LIVESTREAM MASSACRE AS EZEKIEL KELLY APPEARS IN COURT Ezekiel Kelly appears in Shelby County Court in Memphis, Tennessee on September 9, 2022. Kelly allegedly killed four people and injured more as he drove around Memphis shooting at will and carjacking. (Matt Simons for Fox News Digital) The attack was later upgraded to another charge of attempted first-degree murder, court records show. But Kelly eventually pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated assault. He was released from prison in March and, according to his aunt, was working as an aide at a nursing home before Wednesday’s mayhem. READ THE COMPLAINT: WHO IS EZEKIEL KELLY? ACCUSED MEMPHIS LIVESTREAM SCOOTER HAS VIOLENT CRIMINAL HISTORY The first victim Wednesday was identified by Memphis police as Dewayne Tunstall, who neighbors said was a childhood friend of the suspect. Kelly allegedly asked Tunstall to speak to him privately in a mutual friend’s driveway around 1am on Wednesday. GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING Bloodstains are still visible on the street where Ezekiel Kelly allegedly shot and killed Dewayne Tunstall hours before police accused him of going on a rampage that killed three other people and injured three others. (Matt Simons for Fox News Digital) After pushing Tunstall aside, Kelly allegedly opened fire in the middle of their conversation, hitting him at least once in the head, according to a police affidavit. Photos taken by Fox News Digital show bullet holes in the side of the house and a bloodstain on the asphalt. At least one shot came through a children’s bedroom window, with toys on the windowsill. A bullet hole in the window is visible here at the home where Ezikiel Kelly allegedly shot Dewayne Tunstall last night in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo taken, September 8, 2022. (Matt Simmons for Fox News Digital) MEMPHIS SHOOTING: DUDE ACCUSED OF MURDERING 4, INJURING 3 IN RAMBAGE LIVE ON FACEBOOK Kelly’s rampage continued several hours later, with six more people shot, three fatally, and two in alleged carjackings. The mayhem ended around 9 p.m. after Kelly allegedly crashed a stolen car at the intersection of Ivan and Hodge streets. The police arrested him at the scene. He smiled into his mug. Kelly reportedly live-streamed portions of the attacks on Facebook, including the shooting of an unsuspecting shopper at an AutoZone store on Jackson Avenue. Outer image shows AutoZone where Ezekiel Kelly allegedly opened fire, with inset image showing Kelly’s booking photo (Shelby County Jail, Matt Symons for Fox News Digital) In 2020, he was represented by expensive Memphis attorney Juni Ganguli. Judge Karen Massey asked him if he could afford a lawyer in his deposition Friday morning, and he said no, so she appointed a public defender. Ganguli did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The public defender, Jennifer Case, told the judge she intended to move for a gag order in the case. Kelly did not enter a plea and no bond was set during the hearing. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said additional charges are likely against the defendant. Mulroy acknowledged the public is “concerned” and said the defendant will be held without bail due to the nature of the alleged crimes. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy addresses the media following the appearance of Ezekiel Kelly at the Shelby County Courthouse in Memphis, Tennessee on September 9, 2022. Kelly allegedly killed four people and injured more as he drove around Memphis on a shooting spree at will and carjacking people too. (Matt Simons for Fox News Digital) “They’re concerned about a horrible week we’ve had here in Memphis,” the newly elected attorney general said. “We understand how the public feels and want to assure the public that we and law enforcement are working around the clock on these cases to prevent things like this from happening in the future.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP He added that public safety is his and law enforcement’s “absolute number one priority.” “I’ve said this before and I think it bears repeating. This office takes repeat violent offenders very seriously,” he told reporters. “It deserves a strong response.” Fox News’ Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report. Michael Ruiz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter: @mikerreports
