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Memphis Police Seek Armed Suspect in Store Incident

MEMPHIS, TN – Authorities in North Memphis are on the hunt for a suspect accused of threatening a store clerk with a firearm. The incident occurred at the Very Lucky Green Food Mart on North Watkins, sparking a significant police response. The suspect, who remains at large, allegedly brandished a gun at the clerk after failing to insert a credit card into a payment slot due to apparent intoxication. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during …

Memphis Daylight Shootout Shocks Community, Involves Child

MEMPHIS, TN – A daytime shootout in Memphis has left the community on edge after a 10-year-old child was caught in the crossfire during an attempted robbery. The incident, which took place on March 7 on Yale Road between Raleigh and Bartlett, involved a group of five youths attempting to steal shoes from an individual outside a convenience store. As the targeted individual sought refuge inside the store, gunfire erupted from a car parked across …

Fatal Shooting Claims Life in Downtown Memphis Late Sunday Night

Memphis, Tenn.— A late Sunday night shooting near downtown Memphis has resulted in the death of a man, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Ratliff Lane close to Vance Avenue, in a bustling area not far from the heart of the city. Local police were called to the scene where they found the victim, who was declared dead upon their arrival. As of now, the details surrounding the shooting remain scant, …

Jackson Community Seeks Answers as Police Probe Midday Fatal Shooting on Memphis Street

Jackson, MS – Authorities in Jackson are actively investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, resulting in the death of one male victim. The Jackson Police Department was called to the scene around noon in the 3300 block of Memphis Street where the victim was discovered deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. According to Public Information Officer Tommie Brown, police found the body near the rear of a residential property, but it remains unclear …

Memphis Widow Awaits Justice as Husband’s Alleged Killer Faces Trial Next Week

Memphis, Tenn. — The trial of Quaverre Rogers, accused of fatally shooting Damien Hawkins on Beale Street in early 2024, begins this week, drawing attention in a case marked by initial prosecutorial challenges and a community’s heartache over a sudden, violent loss. Rogers faces a charge of first-degree murder following an incident that law enforcement authorities captured on a surveillance camera outside Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe. Charloris Isabel-Hawkins, the widow of the deceased, expressed profound …

Mother and Young Son Perish in Suspected Homicide-Linked House Fire in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A tragic house fire in Memphis claimed the lives of an 8-year-old boy and his 35-year-old mother on Thursday morning, officials reported. Emergency crews were dispatched to the residence on Wimble Road at approximately 9:30 a.m. following reports of individuals trapped inside. Upon their arrival, firefighters managed to rescue the mother and son; however, both succumbed to their injuries shortly after the rescue attempt. The young boy was transported to the emergency …

Tragic Drive-By Shooting in North Memphis Claims One Life, Injures Another

Memphis, Tenn. – A drive-by shooting in North Memphis claimed the life of one individual and left another wounded Wednesday evening, adding to the escalating string of violent incidents that have troubled the city in recent months. Authorities reported that the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. on the bustling streets of the residential neighborhood. The victims, who were inside their vehicle at the time of the attack, were suddenly caught under gunfire from a passing …

Tragic Loss in Memphis: Devoted Father and Veteran Fatally Shot While Packing Up DJ Equipment

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A tragic shooting early Sunday morning in Memphis claimed the life of a 29-year-old father of four and military veteran. Byron Gardner was fatally shot while packing up his DJ equipment after an event, according to his wife, Tangenika Gardner. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Linden and Pine in the Central Gardens area, where police were called to the scene. Byron Gardner, identified by his grieving wife, …

Tragic Loss in Memphis: Twin Killed in Accidental Shooting, Suspect Sought by Police

Memphis, Tenn. – Tragedy struck a Memphis community as a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot by a friend in an apartment, leading to a murder warrant for a 17-year-old suspect, police said. The incident, which occurred on September 13, has devastated the family of the victim, identified as Taliyah Nichols. On that fateful day, Taliyah and her twin sister Aliyah, alongside three friends, were together in a Mount Pisgah neighborhood apartment. The gathering took a …

Trial Begins for Three Former Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Federal Civil Rights Case

Memphis, TN — The federal trial of three former Memphis police officers accused of violating the civil rights of Tyre Nichols, who died following a violent altercation during a traffic stop, is set to begin on Monday. Tadarrius Bean, Justin Smith Jr., and Demetrius Haley are facing charges revolving around the tragic incident that has reignited a nationwide conversation on police reform and racial justice. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was initially stopped by the …