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Victims identified in fatal vehicle vs train crash
GREENE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State Police said one person died and two others suffered injuries when their vehicle collided with a train. The crash happened at 6:10 p.m. Friday, July 5, in the 16000 block of U.S. Highway 63. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, a...
Cars burglarized at Frayser fire station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cars were broken into at a fire station in Frayser, according to Memphis Police. At around 6:30 a.m., officers responded to Firestation #31 at 4234 Overton Crossing regarding vehicle burglaries. Two vehicles had been broken into. At this time, it is unknown if anything was taken from the cars.
Bullet shatters downtown restaurant window, man says fragment almost hit him in head
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Bullets go flying in Downtown Memphis Sunday morning. One of those bullets, police said, went right through a window at a Beale Street restaurant. FOX13 is learning that this happened while someone was sitting inside the establishment. Our team also caught up with a man who said...
Mother speaks after teen charged in son’s death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teenager lost his life on Friday after being fatally shot in South Memphis, police say. On July 5 at 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of S 3rd Street. A male victim was located and taken to Le Bonheur in critical condition. The 15-year-old male was […]
17-year-old charged with first-degree murder;15-year-old victim dies, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a teenager who is accused of shooting and killing another teen. On July 5, around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on South Third Street and Trigg Avenue. The 15-year-old victim was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital where...
Father mourns the loss of his son shot during 4th of July celebration
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - A West Memphis father is in shock after his only child, who is a father himself, was shot and killed while celebrating the Fourth of July with his neighbors. Marvice Pigram said the pain of losing his son is almost unbearable. Pigram said he never...
Shooting spree suspect Ezekiel Kelly to appear in court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man suspected of killing three people and injuring three others during a shooting rampage across Memphis in September 2022 is expected to appear in court today. Ezekiel Kelly, now 21, is set to face a Shelby County judge at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8, records show.
13, 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder
UPDATE: In MPD’s original post, the dates were June 2 and June 4. This story has been updated to reflect the most recent information. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old and an 18-year-old went on a crime spree that left a man dead last month, according to Memphis Police. On July 2, officers responded to […]
Preliminary hearing set for man accused of shooting MPD officer during traffic stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 22-year-old man accused of shooting a Memphis Police (MPD) officer during a traffic stop on Interstate 240 this past March will appear in court today, records show. His preliminary hearing is set to start today. Geronimo Kee was charged with several offenses, including criminal attempted first-degree...
VIDEO: Police release new details after U-Haul rams into business
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police released video and new details after multiple suspects rammed a U-Haul into a hair business in Oakhaven early Tuesday morning. MPD says there were ten suspects captured on video surveillance backing a U-Haul truck into the front of “Nothing But Hair” in a shopping center on Winchester Road. According to […]
Man accused of following man into store, shooting him
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he followed a man into a store and shot him. On July 4 at 6:00 p.m., Memphis Police responded to a shooting at 935 S. Highland Street. The victim told them that he was leaving the store when he saw a man […]
Downtown residents, employees ask for patrols at later times after recent shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Sunday morning’s shooting highlights a recent call for help from a downtown resident. The Downtown Neighborhood Association President, Jerred Price, called on law enforcement to show a bigger presence in the downtown area, but during a certain time. When should law enforcement be downtown? The...
Man accused of shooting, killing wife’s friend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is accused of shooting and killing his wife’s friend, according to Memphis Police Department. Adrian Martinez, 29, is charged with reckless homicide. On Saturday, officers responded to a shooting on West Gadwell Drive. When officers arrived they found women unresponsive from a gunshot...
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