Memphis
CRIME & SAFETY
Cordova neighborhood feels unsafe as large parties lead to dangerous activities
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Multiple residents in a Cordova neighborhood say pool parties at a house in their neighborhood have gotten out of control, leading to noise complaints, street racing, cars doing donuts and even reports of people carrying guns. “It’s gotten really bad,” Aimory Farris, who does not live...
Man dead after fatal Beale Street shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead after getting shot on Beale Street late Saturday night, Memphis Police say. At 10:52 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at Beale St. and 4th St. A man was taken to Regional One in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Police say this […]
Man steals $24k Cartier watch, $15k diamond necklace, and more, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of expensive jewelry. On June 26, officers were informed by a male victim that three suspects entered his home on Leatherwood Avenue and robbed him at gunpoint. According to the...
Father of family shot on I-240 shares his side of the story
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The father of the family shot on the interstate last month is speaking out in an exclusive interview with WREG. Now homeless, Antonio Meeks says a simple gesture for a car to go around him led to tragedy for him and his children. Through tears, Meeks replays the moments on Interstate 240 […]
“Don’t shoot, put up them”: Residents react to Downtown shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating two overnight shootings, one left a man injured and the other resulted in a man losing his life. “If you go off your emotions, you can go the wrong way,” Jimmy McKinney said. McKinney spends much of his time in the downtown area, spreading positivity and encouraging people […]
Man steals Memphis Police vehicle in Raleigh getaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a man stole a squad car Friday evening in Raleigh. Officers were responding to a suspicious person just before 6 p.m. at a Burlington Coat Factory at Stage Road and Covington Pike. When they attempted to make contact, they say the man ran off and stole a squad car […]
Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Westwood Community Center Parking Lot in Memphis
Residents of Westwood and the broader community were shaken early Saturday morning when a parking lot gathering spiraled into violence. According to Action News 5, two individuals were injured in a shooting at the Westwood Community Center parking lot at 810 Western Park Drive. Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers arrived on the scene just before 1:30 a.m. to find a 2024 black Toyota Rav4 crashed into a tree, its driver's side rear window shattered by gunfire.
Mother of Memphis children shot on I-240 says change to bail policy should not have taken so long
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and Mayor Lee Harris announced new efforts Thursday to prevent dangerous criminals from getting out on low bond, only to re-offend, which often times ends in tragedy. It’s something Memphis mother Brittney Ireland knows all too well. Court records...
3 charged after shot fired at MPD officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men have been charged after a shot was fired at a Memphis Police officer. Memphis Police say 18-year-old Antonio Bland, 21-year-old Timothy Turner, and 19-year-old Tyreone Flemmons are facing several charges, including theft of property, evading arrest, and unlawful possession of a weapon. According to police, an officer saw a vehicle […]
Memphis Police investigating after 15-year-old boy was shot in the neck
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating after they said a 15-year-old boy was shot in the neck in southwest Memphis. MPD officers responded to the shooting about 1:20 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the 400 block of Delta Rd., near Ford Rd. and south of Shelby Dr. When they arrived, officers found the 15-year-old boy in the front yard of a home bleeding from the neck.
Memphis Teen in Critical Condition Amid Westhaven Shooting Investigation, Police Seek Leads
Memphis is grappling with the fallout from a recent act of violence as a 15-year-old boy lies in critical condition following a shooting incident in Westhaven. Police were called to the scene in the early hours of Friday after receiving reports of the incident. According to Action News 5, the teen was found with a severe neck wound and was heard saying, "That b**** shot me," before being rushed to Le Bonhe dates to the Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
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