---
id: edff398c1f
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 20:21 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 20:21 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
---

# Verlente Brown, 19, charged with attempted first-degree murder

Verlente Brown, 19, was charged with attempted first-degree murder in an alleged attempt to shoot his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend. He was also booked on a firearm charge.

Section: [Public Safety](/memphis/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Verlente Brown](/memphis/wiki/verlente-brown.md)

## Coverage

- [WREG News Channel 3 (CBS)](https://wreg.com/news/man-accused-of-lying-in-wait-and-shooting-at-girlfriends-ex/), 2026-11-05 20:21 CST: Man accused of lying in wait, shooting at girlfriend's ex

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.