Stephone Reed
Authorities said they have captured three members of the local Gangster Disciples, including the gang's leader, after a carjacking and robbery.
Police said Stephone Lee Reed, 21, of 3301 Through St., is the gang's "Big Homie."
Also arrested were Anston Baker and Demarquis Dillard.
After the March 31 incident in Brainerd, a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper spotted the stolen car in Bradley County. It was stopped after a pursuit.
Baker and Dillard were captured in the car, but Reed fled and was later caught.
Amanda West told police she was arriving home at 312 McBrien Road when three black males approached her and demanded her vehicle.
She said one of the trio, who had dreadlocks in his hair, pointed a gun at her and demanded items she had in her hand as well as the vehicle.
She said when she responded no, another one of the robbers told the gunman, "Shoot her in the leg."
Ms. West said she begged not to be shot and handed over the items. She then ran into her house.
Reed is due to appear in General Sessions Court on April 24.
He is charged with carjacking, aggravated robbery and theft over $500.