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Woman injured after shooting in Parkway Village, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A woman was injured after a shooting in Parkway Village, police said. The shooting happened on June 23 in the 5300 block of Meadowlake Drive around 11:22 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene they found a woman with gunshot wounds, police said. Police reported a man...
Oklahoma, Arkansas working on plan to convert US 412 into interstate
Oklahoma and Arkansas are working on a plan that will ultimately convert U.S. 412 into an interstate connecting Interstate 35 north of Perry to Interstate 49 in Springdale, Arkansas. The new highway designation, expected to be tagged as Interstate 412, won’t happen quickly. Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesperson T.J. Gerlach said studies and...
Memphis teen extradited to Olive Branch for armed carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile allegedly involved in an armed carjacking incident at Poke World in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been extradited back to DeSoto County. According to the DA’s Office, on May 12 around 8 p.m., two juveniles (aged 16 and younger) and an 18-year-old from Memphis, wore ski masks and used pepper spray […]
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...
MPD: Man steals chairs, A/C units from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a man they say stole multiple items, including two A/C units from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. On July 5 at 11 a.m., a man entered the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at 7676 Polo Grounds Boulevard. Officers were told that the man took two chairs and two window A/C units […]
Southpaws' Zohn homers on game's first pitch, New Bern beats River City 7-2
The New Bern Southpaws jumped ahead on the first pitch of Friday’s game against the River City Skippers at Knobbs Creek Park and never looked back, winning the Old North State League contest 7-2. Southpaws’ leadoff hitter Oliver Zohn homered to centerfield on Skippers’ starting pitcher Andrew Copeland’s first delivery to the plate. The Southpaws got their second score on two infield errors and a sacrifice fly to right field. ...
Memphis native and rapper K. Carbon gives back to the community, promotes Black business owners with pop up shop event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As a way to inspire the youth to pursue entrepreneurship, Memphis native and rapper K. Carbon put together a pop-up shop in Parkway Village. She told ABC24 this event was aimed to promote Black owned businesses and bring the community together. However, shortly after ABC24 spoke...
MPD searching for suspect involved in apartment shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are on the lookout for a suspect they say was responsible for a shooting at a Fox Meadows apartment complex. On June 23 at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 5300 block of Meadowlake Drive at the Residence at Lakeview. A man wearing a black sweatshirt […]
Five Detained After High-Speed Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle on Memphis Highways
A high-speed chase unfolded on Memphis highways this past weekend, concluding with five individuals in custody. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) reported that the incident began when officers located a stolen vehicle at around 2 p.m. on the 1700 block of Getwell Road. The car was believed to be linked to several robberies. According to Action News 5, authorities confirmed that stop sticks were used in an attempt to halt the vehicle which subsequently fled, prompting a police pursuit.
Tragedy Strikes South Memphis: 15-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot, Suspect Known to Victim
A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot on Friday night in South Memphis. According to a report by WREG, the shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. at the 1400 block of S 3rd Street, where officers discovered the male victim. The victim was swiftly transported to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical...
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