Memphis Safe Task Force Apprehends Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder and Weapons Charges since 2012

Memphis, Tennessee — The Memphis Safe Task Force announces the successful arrest of Diego Armando Redonda Mendiola, 34, in Memphis, Tennessee.

At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, members of the Memphis Safe Task Force executed an arrest warrant resulting in Redonda Mendiola’s apprehension around Mendenhall and Shelby Drive. Redonda Mendiola faces multiple felony charges, to include attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm with the intent to commit a felony, two charges for reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, and for being in the United States illegally. He is a member of the Surenos 13 gang and has previously been arrested and was deported to his home country of Mexico.

“The Memphis Safe Task Force is using the full force of the federal government to ensure that criminals are taken off the streets of Memphis,” said Tyreece Miller, United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee. “Anyone with a warrant needs to realize, we will find you and we will arrest you. The task force is making Memphis a safer place for all to live and visit.”

The Memphis Safe Task Force, an interagency coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, continues to demonstrate the power of collaboration in advancing public safety. This arrest underscores the Task Force’s mission: To Make Memphis Safe. Our message is clear, those who commit acts of violence will be found, and justice will be served. This operation is a testament to the dedication of every agency involved and the strength of our shared commitment to protecting the community of Memphis.

The Memphis Safe Task Force remains steadfast in its pursuit of transparency, accountability, and the preservation of public trust. These arrests send a decisive message to violent offenders that law enforcement is united, vigilant, and resolute.