South Carolina couple identified in West Memphis police shooting

The State Police say Megan Brooke Rivera, 32, and De’Angelo Jamar Brown, 30, both of Lancaster, S.C., were the two people killed by West Memphis police after a car chase Thursday.

The case remains under investigation and State Police provided no further details.

Reports earlier said West Memphis police gave chase after a car in which Rivera and Brown were riding wouldn’t stop for a police check. The car was reportedly stolen in South Carolina. The chase proceeded through West Memphis and police reportedly opened fire after the car struck a police officer.

Six West Memphis officers have been placed on leave while the case is investigated.